Question

How did the invention of the steam engine first improve land transportation?

Answer 1

It also allowed for better trade

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Answer 2

The steam engine allowed transportation to be faster and more productive. Before the steam engine, the main source of energy was water but it could only be used near a river, but the steam engine could be used anywhere making transportation a lot more accessible.