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Textile Mills
Samuel Slater invented the textile mill in 1789. This invention allowed for an even faster means of cloth production, and employed many people which was a major role in the workforce cause of the industrial revolution. -
Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin is a traditional way of seeding cotton. Patented by Eli Whitney as a way to reducing the amount of slavery in the south, although the demand for slaves peeked with the invention of the cotton gin. -
Interchangeable Parts
The interchangeable parts innovation was proposed by Eli Whitney in 1798. This proposal introduced the ability to repair an object with singular parts as opposed to replacing the whole product. -
National Road
In 1806, President Jefferson signed the act which established construction of the National Road. This road led to mass transportation and contributed to the speed of industrial progression. -
Steamboat
The steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton for means of transportation and trade. This increased the economy in America by allowing interstate trade. -
Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was constructed by the mayor of New York between the years of 1817 and 1825. This canal would lead to increase in transportation and population. -
Steel Plow
John Deere invented the steel plow in 1836. This machine made plowing fields much much easier and led to an agricultural spark during the industrial revolution. -
Mechanical Reaper
Cyrus McCormick patented the Mechanical reaper in 1837. This invention was significant in revolutionizing agriculture and rapidly increased the amount of farming in America. -
Sewing Machine
Elias Howe invented the sewing machine which is a mechanical way of pulling cloth together to make clothes. This was significant in the industrial revolution by aggressively increasing the speed of making clothes.
