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The Textile Mill
Samuel Slater invented the textile mill in 1793. This spawned the mill industry. -
The Cotton Gin
In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. This revolutionized the cotton industry, started the cotton boom, and increased demand for slavery. -
Interchangeable Parts
Eli Whitney invented interchangeable parts in 1798. This made machines easier to assemble and made industry more profitable. -
The Steamboat
Robert Fulton invented steamboat. This increased trade and profits, and allowed goods to be move easily. -
The Locomotive
Peter Cooper invented the locomotive in America in 1827, which increased transportation, led to an economic boom, and increased westward expansion. -
Harvesting Machine Reaper
In 1831, Cyrus McCormick invented the Harvesting Reaper, increasing wheat production and beginning the advertising market. -
The Telegraph
In 1832, Samuel Morse made communication easier via the telegraph. -
The Steel Plow
John Deere invented the steel plow to make farming easier. -
The Sewing Machine
Isaac Singer invented the sewing machine in 1850 to make clothing production easier.
