Question

why did many transportation developments take place during the industrial revolution?
transportation was required to move troops and supplies across the ocean.
there was a need to transport raw materials and finished goods.
trade increased during this period.
regular people had more money to travel.

Explanation:

During the Industrial Revolution, factories needed raw materials brought in and finished products sent out. This created a huge demand for efficient transportation. While trade increase was a result of better - transportation to some extent, and troop - movement was not the main driver, and increased travel by regular people was not the primary cause for transportation developments.

Answer:

There was a need to transport raw materials and finished goods.