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True or False
100
When was the first car built?
The first car was built in the 1770s.
100
Why weren't roads usable during the winter and spring?
Because there was a lot of snow and mud.
100
What weather affected the transportation so much?
Winter affected the transporting a lot
100
What did they not use to get goods to other places? a).roads b).air c).railway tracks d).water
They didn't use the air (airplanes)
100
Until the 1820s the first steam powered train comes and changes the 1800s.
False because the first steam powered train came in the 1830s
200
When was the first hot air balloon made?
The first hot air balloon was made in 1st January, 1783.
200
What was the problem with the first steam-powered railway?
Gaps prevented trade with the East and the West.
200
Why was it so hard to get around places?
Because the roads were poor quality and its snowing most of the time.
200
What did they use as transportation before it was invented? a). Horses b). donkeys c). Themselves d). All of the above
D). All of the above.
200
Back then it wasn't hard for people to get around places.
False because it was hard to get around places.
300
When did the construction of the first steam-powered railway begin?
The construction of the first steam-powered railway began in 1835.
300
Why was it hard for people to travel in the 1800s?
It was hard to travel in the 1800s because there was alot of snow.
300
What were some of the problems before transportation was made?
It was very hard to travel and it was very difficult to send goods.
300
What do you think they used BEFORE transportation was invented?
Horses, donkeys and other types of animals,
300
Trains were used in any condition and they were used all year long.
True.
400
When did the Grand trunk railway begin?
The Grand trunk railway began in 1853.
400
How could they solve the railway problem?
The Maritimes had to join the Canadas.
400
What were some of the problems created after transportation was made?
The roads were always covered in snow in the winter and mud in the spring.
400
Did people back then use planes back then? If yes then explain, if no why do you think so.
No because the first plane was made by the wright brothers and it was made in 1899
400
In order to complete the intercolonial railway they had to loan money from france.
False, because they had to loan money from britain.
500
When did the intercolonial railway begin?
The intercolonial railway began in 1858.
500
Why did the railway prevent trade with east and west?
There were gaps in the railway.
500
Why do you think transporting goods was so hard back then? (BEFORE)
It was hard because they didn't have planes or boats or trains etc. It was mostly carrying it or riding animals.
500
What did they use to get the transportation across?
Roads, canals, lakes, oceans, railway tracks, etc.
500
______ wouldn't give them the money only if east and west joined.
Britain True
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