Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Era

  • The Spinning jenny

    The Spinning  jenny
    The Spinning Jenny was Invented by James Hargreaves. The purpose of this machine was machines used to weave clothe together to make clothing
  • The steam engine

    The steam engine
    The steam engine was invented by James Watt . This invention was a engin epoward by steam from boiling water. The impact was it was used in boats and trains for transportation. It was also used in mills to power looms.
  • Tresher

    Tresher
    This was invented by Andrew Meikle. The purpose of this was it seperated grains from stalk. The impacted of this was it increased production in agricultural industry & farming trade.
  • The Factory System

    The Factory System
    This was invented by Samual Slater. The purpose of this was it put hundreds of people to work in one place manufacturing products. People move to the city for work.
  • Cotton gin

    Cotton gin
    This was invented by Eli Whitney. This seperated seeds from cotton. This increased the demand for cotton Which increased the demand for slaves
  • Interchangeable parts

    Interchangeable parts
    Invented by eli Whitney. This was the replacement pieces of exact specifications. Parts are exactly the same. production became faster . Repairs easier,cheaper.
    Decreased need for skilled labor.
  • The steam boat

    The steam boat
    This was invented by Robert Fulton. The way this worked was that boats were powerd by steam engines rather that water wheels. Transportation became eaiser&faster and cities such as St. Louis developed. Aided in western expansion.
  • National Road

    National Road
    This was invented by Albert Gallatin. it was a road built from Maryland to Virginia. Eaisier route through Appalachain Mountians. Aloowed people to move about the country easier and aided with settlement of new areas.
  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal
    This wa sinvented by John Calhoun. It was a waterway that linked NY city with buffalo. Opened up to Ohio for transpertation for farming goods & developments. Westward expansion made easier.
  • Mechanical Reaper

    Mechanical Reaper
    This was invented by Cyrus McCormick. This would Cut ripe grains. made productions 24 times faster
  • Steel Plower

    Steel Plower
    This was invented byJohn Deere. Steel plow did not break nor dull in the hard,clay,rocket soil. Increased production and settelers expanded west.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    invented by Samuel Morse. Device used to send messages. improved communications by making it fater. Connected regions of the country togethr