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Textile Mills
Textile mills (factories) turned cotton from the South into manufactured cloth. This invention was created by Samuel Slater, who was also called the "The Father of the Factory System". -
Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin was a machine used to separate the cotton from the seeds. This invention was created by Eli Whitney. -
Interchangeable Parts
Interchangeable parts are parts of products that can be replaced instead of a WHOLE product. This invention was created by Eli Whitney. -
Steamboat
The steamboat was a boat in which the primary method of marine propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers and paddle wheels. This invention was created by Robert Fulton. -
National Road
The National Road was the first major interstate highway. It was over 600 miles long. Expanding roads connected western farms to cities. -
Erie Canal
Canals were artificial rivers built to increase water transportation. Erie Canal built in New York, connecting western farmers to cities. This connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. -
Mechanical Reaper
Farmers could plow larger pieces of land with the Mechanical Reaper. Cyrus McCormick invented it. -
Steel Plow
The steel plow was used to help farmers plow larger pieces of land. This invention was created by John Deere. -
Sewing Machine
The Sewing Machine was used to help turn manufactured cloth into clothing. This invention was created by Elias Howe.
