Turnpike

Turnpikes

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Who invented it? -Local businessmen, traders, and other investors in Britian.What did it do?-It gets you from one place to another placeWhen was it invented?-It was invented in the 1730'sWhere was it created?-Great BritainWhy was it invented?-To transport goods produced during the beginning of the industrial revolution

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How did it help people to meet their needs?-It ended the dominance of agriculture and initiated significant social change. The everyday work environment also changed and the west became an urban civilization.What's the impact on the environment?-Workers had to cut down many forests-

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How did it change our country?-It made travel easier by it connecting to many other citiesHow has it been changed?It's now wider, better maintained, and more expensive

How it works

First, you pay. Next, you get on the ramp. Then, you drive on the turnpike. Last, you get off on an off-ramp.

By: Dominic Holmes, Ben Britton, Seth David, Josh Logdson

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