Chapter 11 Section 2

Question 1

Lancaster turnpike

Answer 1

The best road. Linked philly to Lancaster, pa. Water drained off quickly

Question 2

Corduroy roads

Answer 2

Roads made of logs that kept wagons from sinking in mud.

Question 3

National road

Answer 3

Connected Maryland to Virginia. Later expanded to Illinois. Congress provided its funds.

Question 4

John Fitch

Answer 4

Improved on steam engines. Never got a good recognition.

Question 5

Robert Fulton

Answer 5

Launched his own steamboat the CLERMONT. Made record trip form NYC to Albany in 62 hours.

Question 6

Henry Shreve

Answer 6

Designed a flat bottomed steamboat for shallow waters.

Question 7

Canal

Answer 7

An artificial channel filled with water that allows a boat to go across land.

Question 8

Erie Canal

Answer 8

Allowed farmers to ship goods to the port of New York. Made by Dewitt Clinton.

Question 9

James Hargreaves

Answer 9

Made the spinnig. Jenny

Question 10

Richard Arkwright

Answer 10

Made the water frame. Could hold 100 spindles of thread. Required water power to run.

Question 11

Turnpikes

Answer 11

A road that a private company made and put tolls on it to pay for it.