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the advantage of canals over railroads was they could carry heavy materials quickly to where they where needed where as rail was not able to carry very much.
Canals, while harder to build, were less expensive to operate.
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During the 1840s the advantage that canals had over railroads was that shipping by canal was?
Cheaper
Is it true one of the big advantages of the south was its many railroads and independent states?
Yes, it is true that the South had an advantage in terms of its extensive railroad network. Railroads played a crucial role in transporting goods, troops, and supplies during the American Civil War. Additionally, the South's independent states allowed for greater state autonomy, which contributed to their ability to mobilize resources and maintain control over their territory.
Who took over the nation's railroads by the end of the 19Th century?
no one "took over" the railroads at that time. Although there was railroad regulation, railroads remained mainly in the hands of private enterprise. There were many railroad lines till sometime in the middle of the 20th century. ie: Atchinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe, Union Pacific, New York Central, etc.
What were some of the advantages that Union had over the Confederacy at the outset of the Civil War?
stronger infrastructure, e.g. railroads; better industrial capabilities: more guns, cannons etc; many more people; much more money; more foreign political allies. The South's major advantage was that it had superior military leadership.
What was one major advantage the south had over the north?
wealth and manpower
During the 1840s the advantage that canals had over railroads was that shipping by canal was?
Cheaper
What was the advantage of railroads over canals?
people
Why do people begin to choose railroads over canals?
Railroads provided faster travel; a train could travel much faster than a steamboat. Railroads were also cheaper and less labor-intensive to build, as canals required much back breaking digging and blasting, while railroads only needed people to nail down rails and crossbeams.
Why were railroads an improvement over canals?
They were quicker, as canal boats were horse-drawn. Trains could reach around 30 miles an hour. Railway tracks were also much easier to construct than canals.
What three conflicts rasised concerned over the balance of power between federal and state government?
1. railroads 2. steamboats 3. canals
Why did railroads become more important than canals?
Canals have significant drawbacks over railroads. Railroads can be run to wherever the materials, goods, or market are, whereas canals have geological constraints (best following an existing river, unworkable in mountainous terrain, going over hills requires either deep cuts or locks/dams/lakes/rivers). Also, railroads were much faster to operate than canal boats, making them preferred not only for cargo but also passengers.
What advantage did US have over confederate state?
More manufacturing, more railroads, more soldiers, more guns.
Why were trains better than canals?
Trains and railroads were initially much better than canals, and they offered several advantages over existing modes of transport; they were fast, able to cross almost any terrain, and possible to operate in servere weather.
From a farmers point of view how did railroads play in creating his economic hardships?
Railroads know that farmers need to ship their crops across the country, and there was really only one railroad going through their town, so they had no choice on which railroad. The railroads took advantage of this and over charged them.
How did the railroads prove to be an advantage to the north?
The ability to transport goods has always proved to be a great advantage. England and the Vikings used the water. Railroads provide the same advantage, 1 driver can drive tons of goods, food, weapons, etc. This provides a great advantage over wagons and what not where 1 person can't take much more than what they need let alone providing for others.
How many canals does Venice have?
Venice has over 150 canals and over 400 bridges
How many canals are there in Canada?
there are over 15 canals in canada.
