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Invented by Samuel Slator, factory systems brought machines & workers under one roof; Increased growth of cities; Job opportunities & clothing industry increased.
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Invented by Eli Whitney, it was usedto pull and clean seeds out of cotton. It increased production of cotton industry; Contributed to the growth of the slave trade in the South.
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Invented by Eli Whitney, it was used to change parts of guns. Production became faster; Repairs became cheaper and easier. Decreased need for skilled labor.
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Invented by Robert Fulton, it was used to transport people and cargo. Transportation became easier & faster; Cities developed such as St. Louis; Westward expansion.
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Invented by John C. Calhoun, it moves boats faster. It opened up Ohio for transportation of farm products & development; Westward expansion made easier.
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Invented by Samuel Morse, it was used for instant communication. Improved communication by making it faster; Connected regions of the country together.
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Invented by John Deere, steel ploughs were used for farming to break up tough soil without getting soil stuck to it. Ploughing farms became easier; increased farming production and expansion of farms into the Midwewt U.S
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Invented by the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad, it was used for faster transportation. It improved transportation as goods and people would be connected as they moved west.
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