Question

By the 1830s, people realised that transportation of goods by canals led to many issues. What were these issues?

• A. Ships sailing through the canals were vulnerable to the attack of other European countries.
• B. Canals were prone to floods and frost.
• C. Ships required coal to move. Use of coal drained the resources of England.
• D. Large ships made the movement slow.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

Large ships made the movement slow.

Large ships made the movement along the canal slow. These canals were prone to floods, frost, and drought, which restricted transportation. Hence, it became necessary for Britain to come up with a means of transport that was available throughout the year.