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Both used the source of coal to run and they both transported needed and wanted materials. The only difference was that the steamboat was obviously by water and the locomotive was by land. Their similar impact was that they both transported wanted and needed goods faster and there was less work needed since it was just individuals working the machines and it made it easier
It was developed in china in ancient times under the influence of ideas credited to a man named Laozi.
~emily
It took 55 days for him to assume total control
