Inventions of 1800's

Steam Engine

Aug 7, 1776

Inventor:James Watt
When: August 7, 1776
Where: Europe
Impact: The steam engine helped the society grow because it made things easier. People used it when they mined, were on ships and for spinning mills. The steam engine is not used today.

Steamboat

Aug 17, 1807

Inventor: Robert Fulton
When: August 17, 1807
Where: New York City
Impact: Allowed transportating to be easier. Ships could also travel up the river because the steam boat was powered by the steam engine. Steamboats are still used today for crossing rivers or lakes and taking commercial tours in Maine

Erie Canal

Oct 26, 1825

Inventors: Irish settlers
When: October 26, 1825
Where: New York
Impact: The Erie Canal connected the great lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. Many people in America were using the Erie Canal to make trading easier and it was less expensive. Today the Erie Canal is used by boaters and fisherman.

Railroads

Oct 7, 1827

Inventor: John Stevens
When: October 7, 1827
Where: First they were in Europe and came to New Jersey
Impact: The raillroad impacted American society a lot, it "supplied cities and towns with food, fuel, building materials, and access to markets." Railroads also can make a city have a better economy. Railroads are still commonly used everyday for transportation.

Mechanical Reaper

Feb 9, 1834

Inventor: Cyrus McCormick
When: 1834
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Impact: The mechanical reaper made hard work on the farm easier. It also allowed farmers to harvest more grain than they could by hand. The mechanical reaper is not being used today.

Steel Plow

Feb 9, 1837

Inventor: John Deere
When: 1837
Where: Illinois
Impact: The steel plow made farming and plowing easier. Many farmers were buying steel plow's because it cut through soil without clogging it. The steel plow is not being used today.

vulcanized rubber

Jun 24, 1839

Inventor: Charles Goodyear
When: June 24, 1844
Where: Philadelphia, Pennyslvania
Impact: Vulcanized rubber has a big impact on society today, it is the reason why we have wheels on our cars. Also, the company Goodyear is named after Charles Goodyear. The invention is still being used today for many things.

Telegraph

Jun 10, 1840

Inventor: Samuel Morse
When: June 10, 1840
Where: Washington D.C
Impact: Revolutionized long distance communication. Allowed people to talk from long distances. The telegraph is not still being used.

Morse Code

Jun 20, 1840

Inventor: Samuel Morse
When: June 20, 1840
Where: New York
Impact: The morse code revolutionized long distance communication. It allowed people to talk in code and others didn't know what it meant. The morse code is used today but not as commonly as before.

Sewing Machine

Sep 10, 1846

Inventor: Elias Howe
When: September 10, 1846
Where: New Hartford, Conneticut
Impact: The American sewing machine impacted the Industrial revolution and reduced the time it took to sew clothing. People didn't have to sew by hand with the sewing machine. The sewing machine is commonly used today.