#RA-3477Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Transportation of Goods
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Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Not a lot is known about how the transportation of goods by water first began. Large cargo boats were being used in some parts of the world up to 5,000 years ago. However, sea trade became more widespread when large sailing boats travelled between ports, carrying spices, perfumes and objects made by hand.
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