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How did the development of steam engines affect urbanization?

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The steam engine popularized trains. When the track was layed across America, towns sporadically poped up so fast, the streets were given numbers and letters instead of names. Railroads made a hard, self sufficient lifestyle much easier and more luxurious.
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