Question

Which of these forms of transportation was invented during the 1800s and led to a rapid growth in the speed and convenience of travel?
Group of answer choices

Submarines

Automobiles

Steamboats

Airplanes

Answer 1

The form of transportation that was invented during the 1800s and led to a rapid growth in the speed and convenience of travel is **Steamboats**. The development of steamboat technology in the early 19th century significantly improved river transportation and commerce. While submarines and automobiles were also developed around that time, the steamboat is most notable for its impact on travel during the 1800s. Airplanes were invented later, in the early 20th century.