Antebellum Period Technology

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  • The Cotton Gin

    The Cotton Gin
    The Cotton Gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1794, increasing the speed at which cotton is processed.

  • The Steam Engine Train

    The Steam Engine Train
    The steam engine train was invented by engineer Richard Trevithick in 1804. This invention revolutionized travel, transportation, and economic opportunities.

  • The Steamboat

    The Steamboat
    The Steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton in 1807, creating a faster way of navigating through water.
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    The Antebellum Period

  • The Mechanical Reaper

    The Mechanical Reaper
    The Mechanical Reaper was invented by Cyrus McCormick, revolutionizing agriculture in the 19th century.