Industrial Revolution

  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin
    invented by Eli Whitney in 1798. The cotton gin was used to seperate the cotton from the seeds. It was needed so they could produce cotton at a faster pace. This invention was mostly used in the south. It made the economy in the south thrive.
  • sewing machine

    sewing machine
    Was invented by Isaac Merritt Singer in 1851. Was used to sew clothing and such in your house. It was needed to fix tears in fabric. It was used in houses across America.
  • Machine Gun

    Machine Gun
    Was invented by Dr. Richard J. Gatling. The machine gun was a gun that fired many rounds at a constant rate without having to reload. It was first used in the civil war. This made warfair harder and more grusome.
  • Light Blub

    Light Blub
    Was invented by Thomas Edison on october 22 1879. The light blub was used to create a light without burning or melting anything.The invention at the time was needed to light up the streets at night. but now they are used all over the world basiclly everywhere you go.