Question

The sharp decline in domestic freight costs during the antebellum period was primarily due to the introduction of:

a. railroads.
b. paved roads.
c. clipper ships.
d. canals and steamboats.

Answer 1

D. Canals and Streamboats

Step-by-step explanation:

Canals and Streamboats were introduced during the antebellum period which decrease the domestic freight cost