Question

why was the development of transport important for the industrial revolution​

Answer 1

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Even with steamboats and railroads, people still needed a better way to travel between rivers and train stations. Before the Industrial Revolution, roads were often poorly maintained dirt roads. During the Industrial Revolution, the government became more involved in building and maintaining good roads.

Answer 2

Answer:

Roads, canals, and railways were three major components of transportation improved during the first industrial revolution. People used the roads as the basic way to transport the goods from one place to another. ... Moreover, a canal barge could carry more products than the other forms of transportation during that time.