The invention of the steamboat by Robert Fulton had many great effects. These effects changed America for the better. By being able to travel up river quickly, carry more cargo than normal boats, and help the economy by expanding markets and facilitating the rise of market crops, the steamboat made a lasting effect on America.

The steamboat could travel faster than normal boats. Farmers could now transport their goods without them spoiling. Steamboats also had the capability of traveling up river, something that normal boats could not do. Traveling upstream led to the creation of new towns. By being able to travel up river in a timely manner, and not having to depend on the wind to move, steamboats increased the speed of upriver transportation, allowing scheduled departures and arrivals.

Steamboats were powered by a steam engine. The increase of power made possible by  steam engines allowed steamboats to carry more cargo than normal boats. This allowed operators to increase their profits from transporting more goods and passengers. It also allowed the making of armored warships.

Steamboats helped the economy by expanding markets and facilitating the rise of market crops. It also made more types of goods available to local markets. Selling surplus crops stimulated economic growth in America. Farmers now relied on favorable commerce to meet their needs.

Steamboats made a lasting effect on America by being able to travel up river fast, carry more cargo than normal boats, and help the economy by expanding markets and facilitating the rise of market crops. By these ways, steamboats benefited America and helped our economy to prosper. Steamboats were truly an amazing invention!