Transportation in the south during the early 19th century was much different than it is today. which is the best description of what it was like? a) most people traveled by foot through trails made by early native americans. b) cars were becoming popular, so interstates and highways began to grow quickly between major cities. c) the amounts of roads and railways were increasing rapidly and steamships were being used to transport goods as well as people. d) only wealthy families had means of transportation; other families were able to get what they needed within their settlements or farm areas.