Inventions !

Spinning Jenny

Jan 31, 1764

Invented by James Hargreaves , Machines used to weave clothe together to make clothing ectra. Increased clothing production & the need for cotton .

Steam Engine

Apr 28, 1769

Invented by James Watt , It is an engine powered by steam from boiling water . It was used in boats & trains for transportation . Used in mills to power looms .

Thresher

Oct 4, 1788

Invented by Andrew Meikle . Separates grains from the stalk . Increased production in agricultural industry & farming trade .

Factory System

Jun 18, 1790

Samuel slater secretly brought the ideas to america . Hurdred of people work in one place manufactoring products, People move to city , work by the clock , & earn a wage .

Cotton gin

Mar 28, 1793

Inevented by Eli Whitley . Separated seeds from cotton . Increased demand for cotton , which increased demand for slaves .

Interchangeable parts

Sep 16, 1801

Invented bu Eli Whitley . Replacement peices of exact specifications . Parts that are exaclty aliike . Production became much faster. Repairs easier & cheaper . Decreased need for skilled labor .

Steam Boat

Feb 4, 1807

Invented by Robert Fulton . Boats powered by steam engines rather then water wheels . Transportation became easier & faster & cities such as St. Louis developed . Aided in Westward expansion .

National Road

May 1, 1815

Proposed by Albert Gallatin . Road built from Maryland to Virgina . Eaiser route through the Appalachian Mountians . Allowed people to move about the country easier & aided with settlement of new areas .

Erie Canal

Feb 19, 1825

Proposed by John Calhoun . Waterway that linked NY city with Buffalo . Opened up Ohio for transportation of farm products & development . Westward expansion made eaiser .

Mechanical Reaper

Oct 4, 1834

Invented by Cyrus McCormick / Cut ripe grains ( oats , barely or wheat ) Made production 24 times faster .

Steel Plow

Mar 1, 1836

Invented by John Deere . Steel plow did not break or dull in the hard , clay , rocky soil . Increased production and settlers expanded west .

Telegraph

Aug 26, 1837

Ivented by Samuel Morse. Device used to send messages . Improved communication by making it faster . Connected region pf the country together .