sep 1, 1807 - Robert Fulton sails the first comercial steamboat.
Description:
New forms of transportation were necessary for developing America. Citizens immigrated westward and paving roads were inefficient. Steamboats were incredibly efficient and faster than regular ships and changed the way goods were transferred. Thus, the government focused on canal creation.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 1, 1807
Now
~ 218 years ago