Which answer best describes Robert Fulton's role in the history of transportation in America?

Fulton invented the first steamboat.

Fulton built the first successful steamboat.

Fulton's steam engine was used to build roads.

Fulton's steam engine powered the first locomotive.

Question

Which answer best describes Robert Fulton's role in the history of transportation in America?

 Fulton invented the first steamboat.

 Fulton built the first successful steamboat.

 Fulton's steam engine was used to build roads.

 Fulton's steam engine powered the first locomotive.

anonymous · Answer

Robert Fulton (November 14, 1765 – February 24, 1815) was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat