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Eli Whitney, Cotton Gin
Revolutionized cotton industry (made it more efficient)
Led to cotton boom
Increased demand for slavery in South -
Samuel Slater, Water Frame
Started the mill industry -
Eli Whitney, Interchangeable Parts
Made machines easier to assemble and repair
Made industry more profitable -
Robert Fulton, Steamboat
Allowed goods to be moved more easily
Increased trade and profits -
Peter Cooper, American Locomotive
Increased speed of transportation and travel (goods and people)
Led to an economic boom
Increased westward expansion -
Cyrus McCormick, Harvesting Reaper Machine
Increased wheat production because it could be cut quickly and effectively
Beginnings of advertising market -
Samuel F. B. Morse, Telegraph
Made communication easier -
John Deere, Steel Plow
Made farming easier -
Isaac Singer, Sewing Machine
Made clothing production more efficient
