Sailing ships were the primary mode of transportation used by European colonists to reach the Americas due to the lack of infrastructure for land-based transportation.

The development of transportation infrastructure, such as roads, canals, and ports, facilitated the movement of goods and people, which stimulated economic growth in colonial settlements.

The Erie Canal was primarily constructed by the United States, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and facilitating trade and transportation.

The Navigation Acts were implemented by Great Britain to establish a monopoly on colonial trade, ensuring that all goods produced in the colonies were shipped to Britain and that all goods imported into the colonies came from Britain.

Great Britain introduced the concept of mercantilism, which emphasized the importance of trade and commerce, as a means to increase national wealth and power.

The Pony Express was established to facilitate rapid communication between the eastern and western parts of the United States, particularly during the California Gold Rush.

The Grand Trunk Railway was constructed by Canada, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and facilitating trade and transportation across the country.

The Transcontinental Railroad was constructed to connect the eastern and western parts of the United States by rail, facilitating trade, transportation, and the development of the western territories.

The East India Company was established by Great Britain and played a significant role in the colonization of India, engaging in trade, acquiring territories, and establishing political influence.

The Silk Road was an extensive trade network connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between different regions and cultures.

The Suez Canal was constructed by France, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and significantly reducing the travel time between Europe and Asia.

The Panama Canal was constructed to facilitate trade between the eastern and western coasts of the United States, reducing travel time and costs for ships carrying goods between the two coasts.

The Dutch East India Company was established by the Netherlands and played a significant role in the colonization of Southeast Asia, engaging in trade, acquiring territories, and establishing political influence.

The Berlin Conference was held to establish spheres of influence and divide Africa among European powers, leading to the colonization of the continent.