Question

How did the Industrial Revolution initiate a revolution in transportation?

a
More workers in the putting out system had to travel long distances to factories
b
Bridges were not reliable transports for increased trade
c
Increased production meant efficient delivery methods were critical
d
Increased production put excess pressure on the locomotive systems

Answer 1

d. Increased production put excess pressure on the locomotive systems

Step-by-step explanation:

The invention of the railroad and the steam powered locomotive opened up a whole new world in transportation. Now trains could travel wherever tracks could be built. Transportation was no longer limited to rivers and canals.