The effects of the invention of the steamboat included:
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Increased travel westward: The steamboat made it easier and quicker to navigate rivers and transport people and goods, facilitating westward expansion.
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Slowed relocation of Native Americans: The steamboat enabled settlers to move more easily into Native American territories, contributing to the displacement of Native American communities.
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Allowed cheap movement of goods: Steamboats significantly reduced transportation costs for goods, making trade more efficient and economical.
The option "expanded rights for African Americans" is not typically associated with the invention of the steamboat, so that does not apply.