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Transportation Technology

Definition

This refers to the various methods and tools used to move people and goods from one place to another. In the context of European history, this could include everything from horse-drawn carriages in medieval times to steam-powered trains during the Industrial Revolution.

Analogy

Think of transportation technology like a video game upgrade. Just as your character might start with basic equipment but gradually acquires more advanced gear, societies started with simple forms of transport (like walking or riding animals) and over time developed more complex technologies (like cars, planes, and trains).

Related terms

Horse-Drawn Carriage: A wheeled vehicle for people, usually drawn by one or several horses.

Steam Engine: An engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate power.

Industrial Revolution: The period in which major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions starting in the United Kingdom.