A transportation method refers to the means or system by which people and goods are moved from one place to another.
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Steamboat: A steam-powered boat that could easily navigate rivers and greatly improved river transportation.
Transcontinental Railroad: A railroad system that connected the East and West coasts of the United States, making cross-country travel faster and more efficient.
Canals: Man-made waterways built for navigation, such as the Erie Canal, which provided a direct route between the Great Lakes and New York City.