Early Railroads in the Industrial Revolution
Railroads were a vital component of the Industrial Revolution, facilitating the factory system and urban growth. Which of the following statements about early railroads is accurate?
AThe earliest railroad tracks were used in German coal mines during the 1500s.
BAll of these statements are correct.
CRichard Trevithick invented the first steam-powered locomotive for an industrial line in 1804.
DEarly steam engines traveled at a speed of approximately five miles per hour.