Why did railroads have a greater impact on American society than did canals and steamboats?

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The government funded railroad construction.
The government funded railroad construction.

People enjoyed riding on trains more than on steamboats.
People enjoyed riding on trains more than on steamboats.

Railroads cost less to build and trains provided faster transport.
Railroads cost less to build and trains provided faster transport.

Canals and steamboats did not connect farmers to cities.
Canals and steamboats did not connect farmers to cities.

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Railroads cost less to build and trains provided faster transport.