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What is the Transportation Revolution?

a period of rapid growth in the speed and convenience of travel due to new methods for transportation beginning in the early 1800s in the United States

Who was Robert Fulton?

an American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship

What was the Clermont?

the first commercially successful steamboat built in 1807 by Robert Fulton

What was the significance of Gibbons v. Ogden?

<p>a case that determined that interstate commerce and transportation are regulated by Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Peter Cooper?

<p>an American ironworks manufacturer who designed and built Tom Thumb, the first American locomotive</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did railroads impact the U.S. economy by 1860?

<p>Railroads linked America with about 300,000 miles of tracks and surged the economy by moving goods cheaply to distant markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes did the Transportation Revolution bring?

<p>People in all areas had access to products made and grown far away, contributing to the expansion of borders and growth of cities along railroads</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did coal play during the Transportation Revolution?

<p>Coal replaced wood as a source of fuel for trains and helped create the coal industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transportation Revolution

  • A significant period of rapid growth in travel speed and convenience in the United States beginning in the early 1800s.
  • Characterized by the expansion of canals, steamships, and railroads.

Robert Fulton

  • Renowned American inventor known for creating the first commercially successful steamboat and steam warship.
  • Contributions spanned from 1765 to 1815.

Clermont

  • The first commercially successful steamboat in American waters, built in 1807 by Robert Fulton.

Gibbons v. Ogden

  • Notable Supreme Court case concerning the regulation of interstate commerce and transportation.
  • Established that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of Congress.

Peter Cooper

  • American industrialist and ironworks manufacturer credited with designing Tom Thumb.
  • Tom Thumb was the first American locomotive, representing advancements in rail technology.

Railroads

  • The U.S. took 30 years to adopt railroad technology from Great Britain.
  • By 1860, approximately 300,000 miles of railroad connected various regions in America.
  • Railroads facilitated a surge in the U.S. economy by enabling cost-effective transportation of goods to distant markets.

Changes Brought by the Transportation Revolution

  • The revolution enabled access to products from faraway regions for people across the nation.
  • Railroads played a crucial role in expanding the nation's borders, promoting the growth of cities and towns along their routes.

Coal

  • Emerged as the primary fuel source, replacing wood due to deforestation concerns as train technology advanced.
  • Railroads significantly contributed to the coal industry's growth by facilitating cheap transportation.
  • Coal became essential for residential heating and the burgeoning steel industry.

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Test your knowledge of the Transportation Revolution with these flashcards. Discover key figures like Robert Fulton and the impact of new transportation methods in the early 1800s United States. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this pivotal period.

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