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Steam Engine
Created by James Watt in New York, the steam engine gave an easy form of power for transportation. The steam engine was commonly used on trains and allowed faster, easier travel. The steam engine is not still used today due to developing technology. -
Steamboat
Created by Robert Fulton in Philidelphia. The Steamboat allowed for transport along the Mississippi River. More advanced variations of the steamboat are still used today. -
Erie Canal
The Erie canal was created in Michigan. It allowed for another, faster trade route and made the transport of goods easier. The Erie canal is still used today for those same reasons. -
Railroads
Patented by John Stevens in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Railroads created a fast and easy form of transportation.
Railroads are still used today for travel. -
Mechanical Reaper
Patented by Cyrus McCormack in Virginia. The mechanical reaper helped farmers plow their fields efficiently. More advanced models are still used today in the form of tractors. -
Steel Plow
Invented by John Deere in Illinois. The steel plow allowed for easier and faster work and was commonly used on plantations. The steel plow is used today in a more advanced way. -
Morse Code
Samuel Morse created Morse Code in New York. Morse code made communication between individuals over a long distance possible, especially on ships. It is used today for communication between ships, but not often. -
Sewing Machine
Patented by John Greenough in Massachusetts. It allowed leather to be sewn easily and is still used today to make garments. -
Telegraph
telegraphInvented by Samuel Morse in New York. The telegraph allowed long distance communication using morse code. The invention is most likely not used today because of new technology, but may still play a role in communication. -
Vulcanized Rubber
Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber in Sprigfield, Massachusetts. The rubber was used in tires and shoes, it allowed travel to become easier. Goodyear tires are still used today.
