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Textile Mills
The textile mill was invented by Samuel Slater. Thew mill turned cotton from the south into manufactured cloth. -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin is a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber -
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
Robert Fulton returned to New York in 1806 and began building a steamboat on the East River. -
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
This project was completed to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean for trade. -
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
This was invented by Elias Howe. This helped turn manufactured cloth into clothing. -
Steel Plow
The Steel Plow was invented by John Deere. This machine was used so farmers could plow larger pieces of land.
