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Two important types of transport during the Industrial revolution were _____ and ______ (road; air; water; rail)

Two important types of transport during the Industrial revolution were road and water.


Explanation: During the Industrial Revolution in England, water transport was incredibly important as it was a cheap and efficient mode for transporting bulky goods like coal and iron. The revolution also made possible the expansion and modernisation of inland transport by upgrading roads and laying a network of roads and canals to enable industrialisation.


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