The North (Mid 1800's)

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    The North (Mid 1800's)

  • Peter Cooper invented then tried out the first steam powered "train."

    Peter Cooper invented then tried out the first steam powered "train."
    Called the "Tom Thumb", the first train lost a competition against a horse powered "train."

  • Skilled workers in NY formed strikes.

    Skilled workers in NY formed strikes.
    Fearing the growth of factories skilled workers did not want to lose business.

  • Cyrus McCormick invented the horse drawn reaper.

    Cyrus McCormick invented the horse drawn reaper.
    This revolutionized the wheat industry.

  • John Deere invents the steel plow.

    John Deere invents the steel plow.
    The Steel plow was perfect for the sticky soil of the midwest.

  • Invention of telegraph.

    Invention of telegraph.
    Daniel Morse invented the first telegraph that used morse code.

  • The Irish potato famine.

    The Irish potato famine.
    The Irish potato famine caused many Irish Immigrants to come to the U.S to live.

  • Elias Howe Invented the Sewing machine.

    Elias Howe Invented the Sewing machine.
    Elias Howe's sewing machine could outstich 5 hand sewers. This gave it a reputation for speed and accuracy.

  • Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship.

    Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship.
    The Clipper Ship was one of the fastest ships of its time. It reached anywhere from 300-400 miles in a day.

  • Over 3,000 Steamboats were in opperation.

    Over 3,000 Steamboats were in opperation.
    The government even widened and deepened the canals to accomidate steamships.