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First Steam Powered Boat
The first steam engine powered boat is introduced by John Fitch. -
First Textile Mill
The first textile mill was opened in the state of Rhode Island. It was based on Britain's design. -
First Electric Battery
The first electric battery was invented by Alessandro Volta. -
Interchangeable Parts Introduced to Congress
Eli Whitney demonstrates a theory of interchangeable parts to Congress, this method will save both time and money. -
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
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Louisiana Territory Purchased
Louisiana Territory is purchased by the United States government. Thomas Jefferson buying this land was not unconstitutional, but the constitution did not give the president the power to buy land. The Constitution did however, give the president power to make a treaty so that is what Jefferson did. -
Embargo Act Passed
The Embargo Act is passed, this says that the United States cannot trade with anyone. -
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James Madison's Presidency
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National Road
The National Road is built. from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. -
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War of 1812
The British Blockade cut off all of our trade with foreign countries and forced us to produce more products ourselves. -
Spinning and Weaving Factory
Francis Lowell opens a factory that combined spinning and weaving under one roof in Waltham, Massachusetts. -
Tariff of 1816
Tariff of 1816 is passed as part of the American System. This tariff raised taxes on all imports and it made us less dependent on other countries since we made more ourselves. -
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James Monroe's Presidency
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Erie Canal is Built
The Erie Canal is built connecting Lake Mohawk to the Hudson River. The canal reduced travel time, the price of shipping goods was dropped down to 1/20 of what it was before, and New York was now a center of trade. -
First Town to Support a Factory
The first town to support a factory was built in Lowell, Massachusetts. These factories hired mostly women and children because they could easily maneuver between the machines and they only had to be paid half as much as men did. -
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Begins Constriction
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad began construction on July 4th by Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. -
Ohio and Erie Canal is Complete
The Ohio and Erie Canal linked Lake Erie to the Ohio River. This canal made it easier to ship goods from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River.
