Today there are many useful methods of transportations, but during the 1800s, the introduction of the steam engine was a turning point for the United States. The introduction of trains and the transcontinental railroad was a turning point in the United States for many reasons. This new form of transportation created jobs, brought immigrants, changed the way of life for many people, and was a turning point in the early American economy.
The first Railroad was created in Great Britain as was the first steam engine. Although the use of steam was first successfully used by George Stephenson, the first steam engine to run on a track was created in 1803 by Robert Trevithick. However Railroads did not become big in America until the 1820s when canals
The first Railroad was created in Great Britain as was the first steam engine. Although the use of steam was first successfully used by George Stephenson, the first steam engine to run on a track was created in 1803 by Robert Trevithick. However Railroads did not become big in America until the 1820s when canals