What was the significance of the steam boat?

The steamboat represented an important phase in the development of shipping. hope this helps.

(Steam engine) Viewed by most as the opening to the Industrial Revolution, allowing the development of trade and travel through waterways/ocean. Also resulted in the creation of man made water ways.

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b gas tractor

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c and negotiated lower prices for farm equipment and supplies

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d the grange

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c over 15,000 bankrupt businesses

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c people became more self-sufficient