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Steam Engines
Invented by Thomas Savery, the steam engine helped increase westward expansion, it also increased factory development in new areas. -
Factory Systems
Invented by Samuel Slator, the factory systems can now occur in one location. This also saves money. -
Cotton Gin
Invented by Eli Whitney, the cotton gin helped cotton porcessing speed up by getting more cotton done, however, it also increased the number of slaves on plantaions. -
Interchangeable Parts
Invented by Eli Whitney, the interchangeable parts, made it easier for people to fix items and it also didn't skilled labor. -
National Roads
Invented by Albert Gallatin, the nationals road was built from Maryland to Virginia. This allowed people to move about the country easier. -
Steamboats
Invented by Robert Fulton, the steamboat was used for transporting people and cargo along the bodies of water. Transportation became easier and faster. -
Lowell Mills
Invented by Fracis Cabot Lowell, the Lowell Mills hired girls to work 12-hour shifts. This increased job oppurtunites for young and unmarried women. -
Telegraph
Invented by Samuel B. Morse, the telegraph was used to send messages across the country. The president could communicate with Congress if he was away. -
Steel Plow
Invented by John Deere, the steel plow allowed farmers to turn heavy, gummy prairie sod easily. Plowing farms became much easier to do. Expansion of farms increased in the west. -
Sewing Machine
Invented by Elias Howe, the sewing machine made the job of sewing much easier and faster. -
Transcontinental Railroad
Invented by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad, it was a railroad that connected the Atlantic and Pacific coats. Imporved transportation.
