What were the benefits of using locomotives to transport people and goods over horsepower?

The steam locomotive allowed for the transportation of goods at a much more rapid rate than by horse. The railroad let people know exactly where and when goods would arrive. The trains also gave the cargo a safer ride as it was much more difficult to rob a train than a horse drawn transport.

a.) a poor farmer, due to the fact that they would want to be freed from british rule.

b. ensure mutual protection from communism.

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