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In September of 1783, Joseph-michel and acques-Étienne Montgolfier invented the hot airballoon. The brothers showed the public a unmaned 10 minute flight, a massive alternative to the world of flight. -
In 1789, French physician, Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, propose a less lethal form of execution to the French Government. He claimed the method was much more humane. The Guillotin would not be abolished until 1981. -
The cotton gin was invented by Eli whitney, but was not patented until 1794. The cotton gin increased the need for slavery in the south. -
In 1804, British Engineer, Richard Trevithick, debuted the first railway steam locomotive. This paved the way for advancements in transportation and helped in the transportation of goods. -
William Colgate, an english immigrant, started a soap and candle factory in New York City. Selling toothpaste in jars was the beginning of the biggest toothpaste company in America. -
Although Elias Howell invented the first patented sewing machine, the sewing machine was actually invented by Barthelemy Thimonnier, a French tailor. The sewing machine allowed for production of clothes to be done faster and more efficient. -
In 1835, Samuel Morse developed a way of long distance communication. This was shown to congress in 1838. The telegraph was the first advancement in long distance communication and also lead to the invention of morse code. -
The colt-breech loading revolver was invented in 1836 by 22 year old, Samuel Colt. This was a significant advancement in firearms due to the increase in the rate of fire and reduced the time of reload. -
In 1837, blacksmith, John Deere, created the first commercial self scouring steel plow. Deere not only solely managed the company for 15 years, but he reduced agricultural cost. -
Before Founding Macys, Rowland Macy worked on a whaling ship before working for his fathers shop. This led to the founding of Macys in New York in 1851.