Transportation and Industrial Revolution

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the Transportation and Industrial Revolution from the lecture notes.

Market Revolution

Transition in the 19th century where farmers began producing surplus for distant regional markets.

Industrial Revolution

A period in the 19th century characterized by rapid industrial growth and the use of machinery.

Steamboats

A type of boat powered by steam engines, significant for transportation starting in 1807.

Erie Canal

Completed in 1825, it was a major canal that improved transportation and trade in New York.

Railroads

A form of transportation that could operate year-round, facilitating faster and cheaper travel of goods.

Clipper Ships

Fast sailing ships that were used for transporting goods like Chinese tea, prominent in the mid-1800s.

Telegraph System

A national electromagnetic communication system developed in the 19th century, crucial for faster news delivery.

Mechanical Reaper

An agricultural machine invented in 1831 that drastically improved the efficiency of harvesting crops.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of goods in large quantities, resulting from industrial development and technological advancements.

Transportation Revolution

Improvements in transportation methods that allowed for quicker and cheaper movement of goods.