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Inventions from the past

  • Steam engine

    Steam engine

    This was invented by Thomas Savery. It was powered the same ways as the steam boat and had the same impact.
  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine

    The spinning jenny was made by Elias Howe/James Hargreaves.It is used to make clothes.It increased the need for cotton.
  • Factory System

    Factory System

    Factory systems were invented by Samuel Slator in 1789.
    After this was created everything was made in one place. This increased job opportunities.
  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin invented in 1793 by Eli whitney. It is used to seperate the fibers from cotton seeds. It increased the need for cotton and the farming industry did very good
  • Interchangable Parts

    Interchangable Parts

    Interchangeable Parts were invented by Eli Whitne.They were one part that could be used with differnt objects. These decreased money spent.
  • National Road

    National Road

    Idea from Albert Gallatin. It was a road built from Maryland to Virginia.It allowed people to move across the country easier.
  • Steamboat

    Steamboat

    The steamboat was invented by Robert fulton.The steamboat was the first boat to be powered by water.This developed cities like St. Louis nd opened up westward expansion
  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal

    The Erie Canal was invented by John Calhoun. It made westward expansion easier and opened ohio for transportation.
  • Lowell Mills

    Lowell Mills

    This was started by Francis Cabot Lowell Girls would go to a mill and work to live their.They increased job opportuinities for ladies
  • Steel Plow

    Steel Plow

    The steel plow was created by John Deere and it was a light weight and tough plow for heavy soil. Many farms were started after this invention.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph

    Invented b Samuel morse the telegraph used clicks to communicate messages. It made communiction faster and easier
  • Transcontinental Railroad

    Transcontinental Railroad

    This was made by the Central Pacific Railroad union. This railroad goes across the whole country and helped with westward expansion and made traveling easier