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Water Frame
It allowed cotton fibers to easily be spun into thread. Richard Arkwright patented it. It was first called a water frame because it was powered by a water wheel. -
Steamboat
The steamboat era began in 1787 when John Fitch had the first succesful trial infront of Constitutional Convention members. Fitch had it patented in 1791 after a dispute with James Rumsey on who was the rightful inventor. It changed trade on rivers. -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin is a machine designed to remove cotton from its seeds. It was invented by Eli Whitney who didn't intend to sell the cotton gin but to make money off of seperating cotton for farmers. It was patented in 1802 by South Carolina. -
Railroad locomotive
Richard Trevithick built the first steam engine locomotive. The first locomotive hauled 10 tons of iron, 70 men and five extra wagons. This boosted US economy because it made it way easier to haul things. -
Erie Canal
DeWitt Clinton was the inventor of the Erie Canal. He thought it would be a gateway to the west and would boost industry. Much money was made off of it. -
Telegraph
It was invented by Samuel F.B Morse, who transmitted the first electrical message "What has God wrought?". This message was conveyed from Washington to Baltimore on May 24, 1844. -
Sewing Machine
Invented by Elias Howe, this was the first invention to compete with hand sewing things. Made things easier for mass production. People made money off of his invention but he got money back because of his 1846 patent.
