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The steamboat became commercially viable in the early 19th century, with Robert Fulton’s Clermont making its maiden voyage on the Hudson River in 1807. This marked a significant advancement in transportation, allowing for faster and more efficient travel and trade along rivers and inland waterways. The success of steamboats contributed to the expansion of commerce and settlement in the United States.

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