Who inspired Fulton's interest in steamboats in 1777?
Thomas Jefferson
William Henry
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Answer
William Henry, a Pennsylvanian inventor and watchmaker, played a pivotal role in inspiring Robert Fulton's fascination with steamboats in 1777. Henry's groundbreaking design for a steam-powered boat fueled Fulton's own research and experimentation, igniting his passion for developing commercially viable steamboats in the years to come.
Revolutionizing the World: The Remarkable Life of Robert Fulton
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