Transportation revolution

By EVanSOsbee

  • The steam engine

    In 1698, the first steam engine was created, making way for many more engine propulsed vehicles, and the start of the transportation revolution.

  • The first steam boat

    In 1787,john fitch made the first steam powered boat, making it easier to transport things and people up river

  • Congress allowed the construction of the first federal road, Cumberland road

  • The first american canal

    In 1825, the erie canal was finished, making a passage from albany to buffalo for boats.

  • The first railroad

    In 1826, the B&O railroad was constructed making way for many more