Were horses the main mode of trasportation before the steam engine?

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∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Before the steam engine, the horse was a big with tranportaion for human whereas, the oxen carried heavy loads such as wood, post e.t.c Horses were still used a lot after the steam engine was invented

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Where did the idea of a steam train come from?

the steam engine came from the greeks and then the europeans made it for trasportation.

What are police horses used for and when were they introduced?

I think they were introduced before the steam engine.

True or false - before the invention of the steam engine horses were main transportation?

True. Before the invention of the steam engine, horses were a primary mode of transportation for carrying people and goods. They were used in carriages, wagons, and as mounts for riding.

Before the invention of the steam engine were horses the main mode of transport for humans?

Yes, of course.

How did the work by the steam engine compare to work done by horse?

steam engine was quicker than horses and stronger than horses

How did work done by the steam engine compare to work done by the horse?

steam engine was quicker than horses and stronger than horses

How did work done by the steam engine compare to work done by horses?

the steam engine was quicker and stronger than hoses

Were horses the main mode of transport for humans before the invention of the steam engine?

Mostly. Other common mode of transport was boats.

What did people use before the steam engine?

Before the steam engine.... "people power" and "animal power."

How did the steam engine improve trade?

it could go faster than horses

Were horses the main mode of transportation before steam engines?

yes.

What was used before steam engines?

Horses, Asses or Oxen...humans

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