Moving Along: The Path of Transportation

Cleveland was an ideal spot to establishs water transportation.  With Lake Erie to the north and the Cuyahoga River's mouth at the heart of the city, Cleveland made a great industrial location.  Cleveland was linked to other cities via the Great Lakes and the Cuyahoga River. With new modes of transportation, more people and industry came to Cleveland.

Discussion Questions:

Why would Cleveland's location help the city grow?

Would the increase in transportation on water affect the environment in Cleveland?

What are the drawbacks of water transportation?

What kinds of jobs were created with the inventions of these modes of transportation?