The dramatic improvement in transportation networks between 1810 and 1860 contributed to the

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The improvement in transportation networks allowed for easier and more affordable movement of goods, leading to the development of different regions specializing in certain products, such as the South's reliance on cotton and the Midwest's focus on grain. This trend toward regional specialization was ultimately fostered by the improved transportation.

The Dramatic Improvement in Transportation Networks Between 1810 and 1860