Question

How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?

Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.

Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.

John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.

DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.

Answer 1

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DeWitt Clinton's invention refers to the Erie Canal, which was a waterway that greatly improved transportation and trade in the United States. It connected the Hudson River to the Great Lakes and allowed for more efficient movement of goods and people. However, despite its speed and efficiency, people still preferred to travel along the rutted roads, likely due to a lack of awareness or convenience in accessing the canal.