mississippi river
steamboats
increase business
Canals were the mean of transportation that contributed to the growth of river cities such as Cincinnati.
Steamboats were on the river and barges with goods.
Great rivers
Steamboats primarily transported a variety of goods, including agricultural products like cotton, grain, and tobacco, as well as manufactured items such as tools and textiles. They played a crucial role in the movement of bulk commodities along rivers, facilitating trade and commerce in the 19th century. Additionally, steamboats were used to carry passengers, contributing to the growth of river towns and cities. Their efficiency revolutionized transportation, making it faster and more reliable compared to traditional methods.
The use of steamboats on major US rivers soon followed Fulton's success. In 1811 the first in a continuous line of river steamboats left the dock at Pittsburgh to steam down the Ohio River to the Mississippi and on to New Orleans
Canals and Steamboats
It helped them by giving them fresh water
Steamboats
Steamboats