-
Steam Engine
James Watt makes the first reliable steam engine. -
Period: to
Industrial Revolution
-
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invents the Cotton Gin. -
Interchangeable Musket Parts
Eli Whitney gets the idea for interchangeable musket parts. -
Steam Boat
Robert Fulton creates the first reliable steam boat. -
First National Road
The first national road begins construction. -
Steel Plow
John Deere invents the first steel plow. -
Telegraph
Samuel F.B. creates the telegragh. -
Sewing Machine
Elias Howe makes the first sewing machine. -
Intercontinental Railroad
The first intercontinental railroad is completed. -
Phonograph
Thomas Edison creates the phonograph. -
Incandescnt Light Bulb
Thomas Edison invents the first incandescent light bulb. -
Induction Electric Motor
Nikola Tesla makes the first induction electric motor.