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Steamboats are boats driven by steam power that's used to transport goods and people. The first steamboat made in America was built by John Fitch in 1797. The first successful steamboat in America was invented by Robert Fulton in 1807.

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Steamboats helped lead to cultural diffusion. Since Americans from different background and regions would travel together people would be able to share and adopt new ideas from each other, news and experiences where also shared with the new found communication that came with Steamboats.

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Steamboats provided a strong form of transportation. It also helped develop the economy in the world, by increasing labor. Steamboats also created new jobs for people and new markets. Steamboats also inspired more way of transporting goods and people. As for Railroads.

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Steamboats haven't changed much since the 1800's but they seem to be slightly smaller than older ones with more modern compact designs. They also seem to be slightly more colorful.

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Steamboats were the most popular way to transport in the early 1800's since it helped develop America. Eventually a few years following the success Steamboats had, Railroads became a revolutionary way to transport goods in the States. Steamboats became popular again during the Civil War, but after the war ended Railroads took over.

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Many steamboats were burned, in fires in the mid 1800's. A total of 567 steamboats were burned leaving only 5 genuine steamboats to still exist today. Nowadays steamboats aren't used often; their main use now is for touring lakes.

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