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SS.4.6.c.1:
Students will investigate which early means of transportation were used in their local community and to which communities they were linked, noting why they were linked to those communities.
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NYS Social Studies Framework
Grade 4
WESTWARD MOVEMENT AND INDUSTRIALIZATION: New York State played an important role in the growth of the United States. During the 1800s, people traveled west looking for opportunities. Economic activities in New York State are varied and have changed over time with improvements in transportation and technology.
Improved technology such as the steam engine and the telegraph made transportation and communication faster and easier. Later developments in transportation and communication technology had an impact on communities, the state, and the world.
Students will investigate which early means of transportation were used in their local community and to which communities they were linked, noting why they were linked to those communities.
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