Industrial Revolution

By Josh McEachern

  • Textile Mills

    Textile Mills
    The textile mill was invented by Samuel Slater. Thew mill turned cotton from the south into manufactured cloth.

  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin
    The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney, which led to a demand for more slaves.

  • National Road

    National Road
    The National Road was the first major improved highway in the United States built by the federal government, signed by President Jefferson.

  • Steamboat

    Steamboat
    Robert Fulton returned to New York in 1806 and began building a steamboat on the East River.

  • Interchangeable Parts

    Interchangeable Parts
    Parts that are, for practical purposes, identical. They are made to specifications that ensure that they are so nearly identical that they will fit into any assembly of the same type. Invented by Eli Whitney.

  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal
    This was a project completed to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean for trade.

  • Mechanical Reaper

    Mechanical Reaper
    The Mechanical Reaper was invented by Cyrus McCormick. It was made for farmers so they could harvest larger pieces of land.

  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine
    This was invented by Elias Howe. This helped turn manufactured cloth into clothing.

  • Steel Plow

    Steel Plow
    The Steel Plow was invented by John Deere. This machine was used so farmers could plow larger pieces of land.