These journeys, however, were quite profitable in a sense that 15 year-old could go on one of these journeys and have enough money left over to retire at that early age. Ambrose was worth more in diamonds than gold; Ambrose made perfume. Whalebones made corsets for the rich women; scrimshaw was also made out of these bones. Moving west required the usage of covered wagons, the wooden wheels were rimmed in iron to prevent wear, and teams of oxen or mules pulled the heavy wagon to the designated destination. Settlers faced a very difficult journey because the roads werent of good quality. Many of these roads were too narrow even to let one wagon get through- so turnpikes, corduroy roads, and a National Road were assembled. Faster, easier transportation was the key of increasing prosperity in the young and bountiful, United States of America. In conclusion, the United States has faced many changes in the areas of transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture during the first half of the nineteenth century. Developing these advancements in the technology field have helped the United States become the global superpower in todays present times....
