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Spinnig Jenny
Invented by James Hargreaves. This machine used to weave clothe together to make clothing, etc. Increased clothing prduction and the need for cotton -
Steame Engine
this machine was invented by james watt. the engine was powered by the steam of boiling water. it was used to power boats and trains for transportation. it was also used in the mills to power the looms. -
Thresher
the Thresher was invented by Andrew Meikle. This particular machine seperates the grains from the stalks. Helped increase production in the agricultural industry and farming. -
Factory System
Was an idea brought secretly to America by Samuel Slater. This idea brought in hundreds of people to work in one place to manufacture products. Because of this people moved to the city, they worked by the clock and earned a wage -
Cotton Gin
Was invented by Eli Whitney. The cotton gin seperated the seeds from the cotton. Helped increase the demand for cotton and it also increase the demand for slaves. -
Interchangeable Parts
Tihs invention was also invented by Eli Whitney. Replacement pieces of exact specification. This helped production become faster, easier, and cheaper. This also decreased the nedd for skilled labor. -
Steamboat
The steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton. The boats were powered by the steam engines instead of a water wheel. Because of the invention of the steamboat transportation had become easier and much faster. The boat helped cities grow and it also helped the westward expansion. -
National Road
Albert Gallatin came up with idea. The road streched from Maryland all the way to Virginia. This made an easier route through the App.mts. This also allowed settlement in new places and moving around the country to become easier. -
Erie Canal
Invented by John Calhoun. Created a water way that linked New York City to Buffalo. Transportation of farm products and development in Ohio were opened by this canal. Again another invention helping the westward expansion. -
Mechanical Reaper
Cyrus McCormick invented this invention. The invention cut ripe grains, such as oats, barley, or wheat. The mechanical reaper made production 24 times faster than before. -
Steel Plow
The steel plow was inented by John Deere. The plow was durable, didn't break or dull in the hard, clay, rocky soil. this increased the productin and settlers expanded west. -
Telegraph
The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse. This invention was used for communication and to send messages. The telegraph made communication easier and faster. It also connected the country together.
