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Eli Whitney's "Cotton Gin"
The cotton gin was first introduced in 1793. It is a machine that removes seeds from cotton fibers, dramatically increasing the amount of cotton that could be processed. -
Eerie Canal is opened
The development of this canal allowed grain, livestock, and dairy products to move directly from the middle east to the east. -
“Freedom’s Journal” is published
Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm founded Freedom’s Journal, the first African American newspaper, in New York City. -
The first Railroad Company is formed
The baltimore and Ohio railroad company. -
Nat Turner’s Rebellion
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Nat Turners Rebellion
Nat turner leads the rebellion in Virginia -
Development of “trade unions”
Workers began organizing to improve working conditions. Fearing the growth of the factory system, skilled workers had formed trade unions. -
Cyrus Mccormick’s “mechanical reaper” is introduced
After years of tinkering, McCormick designed and constructed the mechanical reaper and made a fortune manufacturing and selling it. -
John Deere’s “steel tipped plow” is introduced
It is far sturdier than a wooden plow, Deere’s plow easily cut through the hard-packed sod of the prairies. -
Clipper Ships are introduced
Sailing ships were improved with sleek hulls and tall sails were the pride of the open seas. -
Samuel Morse’s “telegraph”
Sends the first telegraph. -
Irish Potato Famine
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Elias Howe’s “sewing machine” is introduced
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The “Know-Nothing” Party is formed
The nativists formed secret anti-Catholic societies, and in the 1850’s they joined to form a new political party. They always answered questions by saying “i know nothing” so that where their name came from. -
The “Cotton Kingdom” develops in the South
Cotton was “king” in the south.
