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?
AEarly steam engines traveled at a speed of approximately five miles per hour.
BAll of these statements are correct.
CThe earliest railroad tracks were used in German coal mines during the 1500s.
DRichard Trevithick invented the first steam-powered locomotive for an industrial line in 1804.