which invention allowed the greatest personal freedom of travel? the horse-drawn trolley the automobile the elevated train the transcontinental railroad

The invention that allowed the greatest personal freedom of travel is the automobile. Unlike horse-drawn trolleys, elevated trains, or the transcontinental railroad, which were limited by routes, schedules, and fixed paths, the automobile enabled individuals to travel independently, at their own time, and to varied destinations without relying on public transportation timetables or rail lines. This revolutionized personal mobility by allowing people to explore long distances on their own terms and brought unprecedented personal freedom in travel.