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Helped to open new markets and made it easier to transport goods
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Steamboats played an important role in the 1800's-1900's. They were used to rule travel and trade
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As time progress new forms of transportation began to arise. Steamboats became less popular because they were restrcted to waterways and the weather.
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Railroads become more popular. They have several advantages like speed, you can travel at any time of the year, can go anywhere, and railroads are built quickly
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Along with growing popularity of the railroads there was more opportunities of trade, growth of towns, jobs in construction, running the railroads, and communication.
