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Major idea:  How does the transportation affected people during Industrial Revolution 

Transport during the Industrial Revolution changed very quickly, it went from walking to places to getting the train. The growth of travel increased as soon as things like trains were invented. These changes happened in stages, first of all the roads were improved, then canals were invented and finally Railways were developed. These things all had one thing in common; they shortened travel times over longer distances. The growth of the Industrial Revolution depended on the ability to transport raw materials and finished goods over long distances. There were three main types of transportation that increased during the Industrial Revolution: waterways, roads, and railroads. Transportation was important because people were starting to live in the West.(http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_transportation_change_during_the_Industrial_Revolution#page1)(http://www.industrialrevolutionresearch.com/industrial_revolution_transportation.php)