In the mid-nineteenth century, before railroads were constructed, people in the United States transported commercial materials, such as timber and coal, over long distances primarily by means of
A)rivers and canals
B)turnpikes and freeways
C)pack horses and mule trains
D)ox carts and Conestoga wagons

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Before the construction of railroads in the mid-nineteenth century, rivers and canals were the primary means for transporting commercial materials like timber and coal over long distances in the United States. This method was preferred due to the efficiency and ability to move large quantities of goods compared to the alternatives available at the time.

In the Mid-Nineteenth Century, Before Railroads Were Constructed, People in the United