The 1790 census of the United States showed a population of nearly (4 million). Most Americans lived within a few hundred miles of (Atlantic coast). By 1820 the population of the U.S. had increased to about (10 million) people. The 363-mile trip from (New York City) to Buffalo took a pioneer family about three weeks by wagon. Private companies built (Turnpikes) which charged fees to offset their costs.

In 1806 Congress approved funds for a (National road) to the West. Although river travel was more comfortable, rivers allowed travel only on a (North-South) direction. In 1802 Robert Livingstone hired (Robert Fulton) to develop a more powerful steamboat. In 1807, the (Clermont) made the 150-mile trip from New York City to Albany in only 32 hours. Canals Led by (De Witt Clinton), New York officials planned to link New York City with the Great Lakes region. Thousands of laborers worked on the construction of the 363-mile (Erie Canal).

At first, this waterway did not allow the passage of (Steamboats). Instead, teams of (Mules or Horses) hauled the boats and barges.

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What was one major difference between industrialization in Japan and

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Answer: The answer is A

Explanation:

A major difference between industrialization in Japan and the United States was that "Only Japan industrialized as a result of foreign pressure" since many in Japan did not want to change their economy

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4 years ago

Leading up the Civil War, the South had an economy based on agriculture and slave labor while the North had an economy based on

Veronika [31]

Answer:

It is B "Agriculture and Corporations"

Explanation:

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Choose all that apply four forms of nationalism are

Daniel [21]

1. Ethnic
2. Religious
3. Cultural
4. Political

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