Question

Which statement best describes how transportation technology advanced the industrial revolution?

A.) railroads allowed goods to travel over land but shipping by sea remained the most important method of transporting goods.

B.) transportation spurred industry because rivers ports canals and railroads aided the shipment of goods to many places.

C.) transportation played little role in industrialization until the arrival of railroads and the ability to move goods over land.

D.) technological improvements in the shipping industry led most industries to transport their goods to markets overseas

Answer 1

I think it's B :) The others don't make much sense to me

Answer 2

B.) transportation spurred industry because rivers ports canals and railroads aided the shipment of goods to many places.

Step-by-step explanation:

New types of transportation encouraged the fast development of trade during the Industrial Revolution. The trade among countries built up an overall economy. Both transportation and communications were key factors.