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Transportation 1840s
Transportation in the 1840s
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stagecoach | a horse-drawn carriage used for long-distance travel |
| Erie Canal | a canal connecting the Hudson River with Lake Erie |
| steamboat | steam-powered ships used on the rivers and large lakes |
| barge | a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods (often in a canal towed by animals) |
| locks | mechanisms used to raise or lower boats in canals |
| way station | a stopping place on a journey for refreshment or rest |