Invention Timeline

Steam Engine

Feb 10, 1776

The steam engine was invented by James Watt. This imoportant invention of the industrial revolution helped to make advancements in the field of minning. It also helped with manufacturing, agriculture, and transportation. In the 1800s, they were powering mills, factories and breweries. The steam engine is not used today.

Steamboat

Aug 22, 1807

The steamboat was invented in America by Robert Fulten. It was extremely large and heavy to transport goods. Although we don't use the steam boat today, we have other boats very similar to it.

Erie Canal

Oct 26, 1825

The Erie Canal was invented to link water ways of Lake Erie and The Hudson river. It helped with trade and transportation in the 1800s. Today, it is used for transportation.

Mechanical Reaper

Jun 21, 1834

The mechanical reaper was invented by Cyrus McCormick in Chicago. It was invented to help men with tedious hand work, like binding and knotting.

Steel Plow

Feb 10, 1837

The steel plow was invented by John Deere in Grand Detour, Illinois. It was invented to help plow rich soil in the Middle-West. It is not used today.

Telegraph

Jun 10, 1840

While in New York Sameul Morse invented the telegraph, which sent electrical signals over wires which was then transmitted into language. Although it is outdated, it had positive economic impact. The messages were sent across both continents and oceans quickly leading to better communication.

Morse Code

Jun 20, 1840

The Morse code was created by Sameul Morse in New York. Although it is not used today, the code of dots that was used to transmit complex meesages allowed long distance communication. This led to other inventions and technology.

Vulcanized Rubber

Jun 24, 1844

Vulcanized rubber was invented by Charles Goodyear in Springfield, Massachusetts. This paved the way for many things in America by creating automotive tires, pencil erasers, life jackets, balls, gloves, etc. These are all things we still use today.

Sewing Machine

Sep 10, 1846

Elias Howe invented the sewing machine Spencer, Massachusetts. He did this to help women make clothes quicker and more efficiently. This item is still used today often to help make clothes.

Railroads

Apr 25, 1873

Railroads were invented by John Stevens in Hoboken, New Jersey. The purpose of them was to help with trade and transportantion. It was the most important invention in the industrial revolution. It led to social, economic, and political change. Railroads are still used today, mainly for transportation.