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The Steamboat impacted the American way of life in many ways. It offered jobs because the boat needed mechanics and engineers. It provided economical growth, and it pretty much ensured a town's success.
Peter cooper invented the first steam locomotive
The invention of the steam locomotive railroad engine can be said to have built the USA. It provided the transport of armies, private citizens and products back and forth from the east and west coasts of 19th century America. It was a vast network that reduced the costs of transport. It was also a efficient and faster way to travel.
The steamboat was invented in america. John Fitch sailed the first steamboat on the Delaware river in 1787. In the end steamboats helped transport people from place to place.
America's first steamboat was built by John Fitch when Fitch tried to open his own ferry business he failed. But Robert Fulton took up the idea and started his own business and succeeded.
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The telegraph and newspapers.
John Fitch invented the original steamboat, but Robert Fulton is usually credited with the invention of the steamboat, since he was American and brought it to America, while Fitch was British.
Britain was the main force in the invention and development of the steam engine and steam locomotives. The first steam locomotive to run in America, was imported from Britain, called the Stourbridge Lion.
The Steamboat impacted the American way of life in many ways. It offered jobs because the boat needed mechanics and engineers. It provided economical growth, and it pretty much ensured a town's success.
Peter cooper invented the first steam locomotive
The invention of the steam locomotive railroad engine can be said to have built the USA. It provided the transport of armies, private citizens and products back and forth from the east and west coasts of 19th century America. It was a vast network that reduced the costs of transport. It was also a efficient and faster way to travel.
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The steamboat was invented in america. John Fitch sailed the first steamboat on the Delaware river in 1787. In the end steamboats helped transport people from place to place.
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The telegraph allowed faster communication across America and eventually the world.