The steam locomitve mad it easier in America because people could visit their families quicker instead of riding in a wagon/horse. It also made trade easier and they could carry things more quickly....
trains could run longer
The steam locomotive could go 18 mph, and could go faster and farther than boats.
It hepled society change
It could go faster than other boats and carry a heavier load.
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