"In the United States three new methods of transportation made their appearance at almost the same time - the steamboat, the canal boat, and the rail car"
- John Moody
About this Quote
This quote by John Moody speaks to the fast development of transportation in the United States during the early 19th century. The steamboat, canal boat, and rail car all emerged around the very same time, enabling a much faster and more efficient way of transporting products and individuals. The steamboat was powered by steam engines, permitting it to take a trip much faster than conventional cruising vessels. The canal boat was a flat-bottomed boat that was created to take a trip along canals, which were manufactured waterways. Lastly, the rail vehicle was a vehicle that operated on tracks, allowing for a much smoother and faster flight than the other two methods. All three of these methods of transport changed the way people and products were transferred in the United States, and they remain crucial modes of transport to this day.
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