Before the steamboats, man had only the power of muscles (whether his own muscles or the muscles of animals). He depended on these muscles in transportation. This made transportation a very long and tiring journey.
Steamboats' main advantage was providing faster transportation to both people and goods. This reduced the time and the effort needed for transportation.
However, they were not very safe or accurately designed. Many people died as a result of the explosion of the boilers.
The historical method includes classifying data, analysis of data and finally reporting on data. The method itself is slightly different to the scientific method but in essence wishes to do the same thing as the scientific method - elucidate the secrets of the world and gain new knowledge.
I think she wrote the book Uncle Tom's Cabin
ANSWER: A) could not focus only on business and economics.
EXPLANATION: The dollar diplomacy was not limited to the discussions of business and economics favoring USA but it also expanded to terms of foreign policy. It was also discussed that the USA has the right to intervene if any country in the western hemisphere appears politically and financially vulnerable.