Which improvement most dramatically increased the speed and lowered the expense of commerce in the first half of the nineteenth century?

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Canals and steamboats revolutionized transportation by providing more efficient and cheaper ways to move goods and people. This significantly increased the speed of commerce and reduced costs, making it a pivotal development in the first half of the nineteenth century.

Which Improvement Most Dramatically Increased the Speed and Lowered the Expense