jan 17, 1857 - Rates Of travel
Description:
The rates of travel between 1800 and 1857 have changed drastically. Since early 1810's when the Louisiana Purchase was made, the rates have increased and spread. instead of the east coast having the most routes towards 1857, the west coast and midwest have the most routes, meaning more and more people are moving westward. This is because or the new opportunities the west provides and the new technologies being built to aid the movement.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 17, 1857
Now
~ 169 years ago