Economic Changes, Industrial Revolution, Transportation Revolution and Inventions of the 1800’s
1800’s- The Transportation Revolution
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1800’s- The Transportation Revolution
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It was the rapid growth in the speed and convenience of transportation.
What was the Transportation
Revolution?
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Before this event occurred, it would take two weeks or longer to ship a package 639 miles. During the revolution, it would take about a week to ship the same distance.
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This increase in transportation occurred because of the invention of the steam engine.
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Steam Engine Because of this invention, trade and
travel was made a lot easier.
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Famous Inventors of the Steam Engine
Thomas Savery- Patented the first steam engine.
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Famous Inventors of the Steam Engine
Thomas Newcomen -Built the first steam engine.
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Famous Inventors of the Steam Engine
James Watts- He also improved the steam engine. He discovered the power of the steam engine.
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During this time, new forms of transportation emerged. For example:
Railroads Canals Roads Bridges Steamboats
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Railroads
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Canals
Erie Canal
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Roads
Cumberland Road
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Turnpikes
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Turnpikes The Lancaster-Philadelphia Turnpike
was built in 1795. Later in the revolution, when cars were being built, this turnpike became extremely popular.
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Steamboats
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SteamboatsRobert Fulton- American engineer who developed the first commercially successful steamboat. His most famous model was called the Clermont.
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The Transportation Revolution occurred in conjunction with the Industrial Revolution.
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Results of the Transportation Revolution
Helped business and the economy Reduced shipping times between the
east and the west. Made things cheaper to ship. Encouraged the development of towns
and businesses. Made many new forms of
transportation more popular
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Results of the Transportation Revolution
More jobs Created a national market
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Resources http://inventors.about.com/library/inve
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http://www.apstudynotes.org/us-history/topics/the-transportation-revolution/
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http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/rakeman/1795.htm