Which invention had the effect of ending the era of the "long drives" of the late 19th century?

Did the spanish settlers and missions have a positive effect on world history? why, what did they do that was positive? why was the treaty of paris (1763) good for the world/world history? did the plymouth colony have a positive effect on world history? why, what did they do that was positive?

What was a major failing of the united states under the articles of confederation?

What was the effect of the industrial revolution on the working class?