8. The Steamship In 1807, Robert Fulton demonstrated his steamship. His new invention was faster than sailboats and could travel in any direction, regardless of wind conditions. This new vessel made upstream river travel faster and more affordable.
15. Use the previous slide (#14) and email me your results In 1860, John has taken over his parent’s family farm. Using the new railroad, he ships 2 tons of wheat 710 miles to New York City. 1. Compare the costs of shipping the wheat via wagon vs via railroad. Which costs less? How much less? 2. Compare the time it takes the rail shipment to arrive to the time it took the wagon shipment. How much faster is the trip by railroad?