Transportation

=__Transportation__= Transportation in the colonies was slow and difficult. Colonists traveled by boat, horse, or foot. Most colonies had at least one river that could take boats inland for many miles. The colonists built many boats for trading along the coast: canoes, flatboats, and rowboats were the most common. The first colonial roads were paths through woodlands and countryside. They widend the paths for travel on horseback and later for carts and wagons pulled by oxen or horses. Most bridges were made of wood and were in poor condition. Most travelers on horseback or wheeled vehicles forded rivers, or paid to cross on a ferry. By 1760 the colonies had several major roads. Transportation has become so advanced since then. I just can't wait to see what the future holds for us.