Invention Timeline

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  • Steam Engine

    Steam Engine
    Invented by James Watt in 1782. The location where it was invented is unknown. It was invented to be used for transportation powered by steam pressure. It is used today and allowed for society to advance in their transportation methods.

  • Steam Boat

    Steam Boat
    The steam boat was invented on February 9th 1811 by John Fitch. It was a boat that moved by using the steam engine. It impacted the ways of transportation and is still used today.

  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal
    The Erie Canal was invented on October 26th, 1825 by James Geddes. It was created in New York. It allowed people to trade easier and travel more efficiently. This is still used today and it is very popular.

  • Mechanical Reaper

    Mechanical Reaper
    The Mechanical Reaper was invented by Cyrus McCormick on February 6th, 1834. This was invented in Chicago. It helped the American farmers by harvesting crops quicker. It is not used today but more advanced forms of it are used.

  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    The telegraph was invented on June 10th, 1840 by Samuel Morse. It was made to go along with morse code. It is not used today but it led to the invention of the telephone. The telephone is a huge part of society.

  • Morse Code

    Morse Code
    Invented on June 20th, 1840 by Samuel Morse. It was created to be used with a telegraph to communicate with other people. The telegraph was very important because it led to the creation of the teleohone. It is no longer used today.

  • Sewing Machines

    Sewing Machines
    Invented by John Fisher on February 4th 1842. It allows people to create and repair almost every piece of clothing they need to. It is used today and is very common to own.

  • Vulcanized Rubber

    Vulcanized Rubber
    Invented by Charles Goodyear on June 15th, 1844. It was invented in Naugatuck, Ca. This invention allowed better tires to be invented and other everyday items that impact society greatly.

  • Steel Plow

    Steel Plow
    The steel plow was invented on August 15th, 1868 by John Deere. It was created to prepare the soil before planting crops. It was created in Illinois. It is used today in more advanced forms and helps farmers plant healthier crops.

  • Raillroads

    Raillroads
    Invented by John Stevens on November 27th 1897. It was first invented in Great Britain. It greatly impacted society because it allowed easy transportation of people and goods. It is used today extremely often.