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Steam engine is invented
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Industrial Revolution begins in Great Britain
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Spinning Jennie is invented
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The spinning Mule is invented
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Cotton Gin is invented
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Industrial Revolution spreads to US
opens first textile mill in Rhode Island -
1st successful steamboat operation
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The Erie Canal is complete
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Mechanical Reaper is invented
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Steel Plow is invented
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Telegraph is invented
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Sewing Machine is invented
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Safety breaks for elevators are invented
allows for tall buildings or skyscrapers to be built -
The Bessemer Process is invented
used for making steel -
Transcontinental Railroad is complete