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Canal mania occurred between 1790-1810 as numerous canals were constructed across Britain to transport goods during the Industrial Revolution. The Duke of Bridgewater pioneered canals by building one to transport coal. This was highly successful and spurred additional construction. However, by the 1840s canals began declining due to lack of standardization between builders, the rise of better roads and railways which were faster modes of transportation. Railways eventually overtook canals as the dominant fo

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