Because of the vast majority of goods easily available on this trade route.
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Well based on the fact that the very first patented rock crushing machine was made in the year 1830, and the first successful, Eli Whitney Blake's, was in 1858, I'd say the development process was around 30 years.
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative forgone as a result of making a decision.
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