PBS
Pbs: Archives of the West: Photo: Exodusters Wait for Steamer
Photo of exodusters waiting for a steamboat to take them to the west in late 1870s.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: John Fitch
An unsung jack-of-all-trades built America's first steam-powered boat, envisioning open access to the new nation's natural resources.
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Henry Miller Shreve
This frontiersman helped people travel and trade in the nation's interior by opening up the only viable highways -- American rivers.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Inventors and Inventions
The industrial revolution in America spawned the inventions of many inventors, who improved technology in many different areas. See how transportation, agriculture, and communications were transformed because of these inventions.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 695: John Ericsson
A biography of John Ericsson, a man who invented in three countries over most of a century. He invented an early locomotive, a hot-air engine, screw propeller, and the Monitor, which was used in the Civil War. This is a transcript of an...
Other
Virtual Picture Travel Map of New Orleans
Click on New Orleans and take a virtual tour. See the French Quarter. Visit places of interest such as Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery, St. Louis Cathedral and Bourbon Street. Due to the interactive nature of this site, it may take loner than...
Other
Virtual Picture Travel Map of New Orleans
Click on New Orleans and take a virtual tour. See the French Quarter. Visit places of interest such as Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery, St. Louis Cathedral and Bourbon Street. Due to the interactive nature of this site, it may take loner than...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Fulton's Submarine
Discusses the technological and political conditions which led to Robert Fulton's invention and development of the submarine. Includes some biographical information and some graphics of early submarine sketches. (Text is the actual radio...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Was There an Industrial Revolution?
This lesson plan from EDSITEment discusses the actual factors leading to the Industrial Revolution in the post-civil war era. Contains many links to primary source materials.
Other
Landmark Cases: Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
A complete resource for teachers to use when teaching about this Supreme Court case. There is a background summary, excerpts of opinions and teacher directed activities to use after studying the case.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Wake Up, America: New Modes of Transport in 19th Century America [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines how new technology and scientific advances of the nineteenth century changed America. Includes ideas for directing students through a...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Fulton's Battery Catamaran
A description of Fulton's steamboat and its influence on subsequent military warships. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. Includes some biographical information. (Text is the actual radio transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Inventors & Inventions 1801 1850
This site from Enchanted Learning presents several brief overviews of major early nineteenth century inventors and their inventions. The information is accessible by clicking on the corresponding link.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1373: Pittsburgh in 1816
Pittsburgh had a unique place in the nation after the War of 1812. It was an inland city and a rich source of iron. As such, it needed access to water for transport, and some of the first steamboats were used here. Read more about...
Curated OER
"Steamboat Willie"
The Roaring Twenties first saw the famous Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with synchronized sound.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Fulton
American engineer and inventor, primarily known for building the steamboat.
Curated OER
York Region District School Board: Pioneer Life in Upper Canada: Water
Pioneers usually settled near rivers or lakes as the waterways were their highways. Find out about their methods of travel.
Other
Us Genealogy Network: Time Portal to Old St. Louis
This site contains many links that provide historical information on St. Louis, including pictures of many historic buildings.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton (November 14, 1765 - February 24, 1815) was a U.S. engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Fulton
An American inventor who is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Thomas Gaff House (Hillforest)
Located above the Ohio River, Hillforest was built in 1855 in the Italian Renaissance architectural style. Designed by Isaiah Rogers, its full-width frontal porch is reminiscent of a steamboat's deck.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Eureka (Double Ended Ferry)
Side-wheel paddle steamboat; built in 1890 by the San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad Company; preserved at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Official plaque located in the San Francisco Maritime National...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Montana: Fort Benton
Established as a fur trading center in 1847, the fort prospered with the growth of steamboat traffic starting in 1859 and an 1862 gold strike, but declined with the advent of the railroad.