Robert Fulton 180301

What year was Robert Fulton born and when did he die?

1765-1815

What year did Robert Fulton test his first steamboat, Clermont?

1807

What was Robert Fulton's others talent?

Artist

What was the main advantages form Robert Fulton's steamboat?

Cheaper and quicker services

What effect did the steamboat have on trade and transportation?

Goods were shipped quicker and cheaper

What could the Clermont do that made it so useful, that earlier models could not?

It could travel upstream

What is the most important invention that Robert Fulton invented?

Steamboat

What were 2 other inventions created by Robert Fulton?

Submarine and torpedo

What river did the Clermont first travel on?

The Hudson River

What was the part of Robert Fulton's steamboat was different to earlier trails that made it work?

The engine