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Technology and Society in the Industrial Age — Quiz

Question 4 • US History

Which of these statements best describes transportation within cities in the early 1800s?

Answer
A
People moved from place to place quickly, but their transportation options were limited.
B
People moved from place to place slowly, but transportation was easy to access.
C
People moved from place to place quickly, and transportation was accessible to all.
D
People moved from place to place slowly, and their transportation options were limited.

Explanation

In the early 1800s, people in cities mostly traveled by walking or using horse-drawn vehicles. These methods were relatively slow, and there were few transportation choices compared with later times. So the best description is that people moved slowly and their transportation options were limited.

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