Innovations in transportation made it easier for people to travel west. As a result, the population in the West increased significantly. Steamboats and canals improved the movement of goods and people, facilitating trade and settlement in new territories. This accessibility encouraged more individuals and families to migrate westward in search of opportunities, land, and resources, ultimately contributing to the expansion of the United States.
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How did the new inventions in transportation, such as steamboats and canals, influence westward expansion?
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Innovations in transportation made it
for people to travel west. As a result, the population in the West
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