Effects on Society, Politics, & Economics

The Clermont (Steamboat)

Society

This steamboat encouraged technological progress by influencing railway transportation.

Economics

During this time, the War of 1812 caused political upheaval.

The steam engine and steamboat's popularity rapidly grew in the 1800s, which led to the decrease in the use of fuel for boats. The steam use instead of fuel was a lot more convenient and inexpensive.

Politics