Transport through the Ages

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Transport through the Ages
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History of Transport
At first there was walking.
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People have been walking and carrying goods for
centuries.
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Animals were used as well
Later animals were were trained to carry people
and goods.they still are!
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Early Man used dugout canoes for transport.
These canoes were used for transporting goods and
fishing. Dugouts are still in use in many
countries today.
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With the invention of sails wind was harnessed.
This made travel quicker and easier. Boats became
larger so more cargo could be transported.
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Modern ships can transport large quantities of
people and cargo.
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Following the invention of the wheel came cycling
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By combining the wheel and horse power coaches
began to be popular
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Rich people had very grand coaches
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Stagecoaches began transporting
people..sometimes highwaymen lay in wait to rob
them!
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All over Britain Canals were being built to join
cities together.
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Canals soon became the main way of moving heavy
goods
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The invention of steam power made railways
possible
Steam engines were first used in mines. Later
they were used in factories. Later still they
were used to pull loads on rails.
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With the advent of steam power came the railways
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Railways came in all sorts of designs
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Motoring became important after the invention of
the petrol engine
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Balloons
From earliest times Man had dreamed of
flying. Balloons were the first means of flight
in the 18th Century.
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Air Travel
The development of world air travel has meant the
mass movement of people around the globe
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And Finally - Space
Nowadays space travel for young people could be a
real possibility in the near future!
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quiz
1. What was the first form of transport? car wa
lking train bus 2. Are animals still used for
transport today? yes no 3. Which
form of transport followed canals? ballooning ra
ilways walking space 4. What danger lay in wait
for stage coach travelers? road ruts police
bumps robbers 5. What invention made railways
possible ? steam power petrol engine rocket
power 6. Where were steam engines first used
? mines factories railways
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