Timeline: Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Era

Mar 28, 1764

The Spinning jenny

The Spinning Jenny was Invented by James Hargreaves. The purpose of this machine was machines used to weave clothe together to make clothing

Feb 1, 1769

The steam engine

The steam engine was invented by James Watt . This invention was a engin epoward by steam from boiling water. The impact was it was used in boats and trains for transportation. It was also used in mills to power looms.

Feb 1, 1788

Tresher

This was invented by Andrew Meikle. The purpose of this was it seperated grains from stalk. The impacted of this was it increased production in agricultural industry & farming trade.

Feb 1, 1790

The Factory System

This was invented by Samual Slater. The purpose of this was it put hundreds of people to work in one place manufacturing products. People move to the city for work.

Feb 1, 1793

Cotton gin

This was invented by Eli Whitney. This seperated seeds from cotton. This increased the demand for cotton Which increased the demand for slaves

Feb 1, 1801

Interchangeable parts

Invented by eli Whitney. This was the replacement pieces of exact specifications. Parts are exactly the same. production became faster . Repairs easier,cheaper.
Decreased need for skilled labor.

Feb 1, 1807

The steam boat

This was invented by Robert Fulton. The way this worked was that boats were powerd by steam engines rather that water wheels. Transportation became eaiser&faster and cities such as St. Louis developed. Aided in western expansion.

Feb 1, 1815

National Road

This was invented by Albert Gallatin. it was a road built from Maryland to Virginia. Eaisier route through Appalachain Mountians. Aloowed people to move about the country easier and aided with settlement of new areas.

Feb 1, 1825

Erie Canal

This wa sinvented by John Calhoun. It was a waterway that linked NY city with buffalo. Opened up to Ohio for transpertation for farming goods & developments. Westward expansion made easier.