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Counted the population of the U.S. There were 4 million people. Most lived east of the Appalacian Mountains and along the east coast.
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The Western U.S. grew by 2 million as people continued to move west of the Appalacian Mountains and established homesteads. These new settlers now had good land to farm.
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The gin was invented by Eli Whitney. This machine removed the seeds from the cotton fiber much faster than it being done by hand. This helped the cotton industry grow.
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This engine powered trains and steam boats. This helped increase travel paths and decrease travel time. Goods could be moved across more of the country and sold to more people.
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Joseph Marie Jacquard discovered this.
This mechanical loom simplified the process of manufacturing textiles. -
It helped give light at night.
Humphry Davy invented the arc lamp. -
This pain killer was used on soldiers during the war.
Friedrich Sertürner discovered this first. -
Matthew Murray invents a steam locomotive which runs on timber rails. This is probably the first railroad engine.
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The Steam Boat was developed by Robert Fulton. This boat allowered travelers to go both up and down the river with their goods to sell.
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The second census was taken in 1820. It showed that the population of the western settlement had increased to 4 million people. The whole population of the U.S. was now at 10 million.