Which was built more in the 1800s—railroads or canals—and why?
Canals—goods could reach ports in less time at a reduced cost. Railroads—more cities could access railroads and increase trade. Canals—Steamboats were less dangerous than steam locomotives. Railroads—railroad workers were more readily available than canal workers

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Which was built more in the 1800s—railroads or canals—and why?
 Canals—goods could reach ports in less time at a reduced cost. Railroads—more cities could access railroads and increase trade. Canals—Steamboats were less dangerous than steam locomotives. Railroads—railroad workers were more readily available than canal workers

anonymous · Answer

Railroads were built far more as a result of nations industrializing during the industrial revolution... people needed to transport things long distances over land more than over water :)