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Steam Engine
Created in 1775 by James Watt, the steam engine was a clean,efficient energy source. The steam engine was used in locomotives, and in other pieces of machinery. -
Textile Mills
The textile mills increased the production of fabrics. It also increased the amount of slaves,because people were needed to work these machines. Created in England in 1760, the textile mills cgreatly impacted manufacturing of fabrics. -
Spinning jenny
Invented by James Hargreaves, the Spinning Jenny was a machine used to weave cloth and sew clothing. Increased clothing industry production; Increased a need for cotton. -
Factory Systems
Invented by Samuel Slator, factory systems meant that all steps of manufacturing occurred in one location. The factory systems were a cheap way to mass produce itms. -
Cotton Gin
The cotoon Gin was invented by Eli Whitney in the year of 1793. This machine led to faster producyion of fabrics. This increased profits for southern plantation owners. -
Interchangeable Parts
Eli Whitney also created the first 'interchangeable parts". These parts were mass produced to make guns. Certain pieces of these guns could be detached and replaced, decreaseding need for skilled labor. -
National Roads
Supported by Albert Gallatin, National Roads allowed people to move about the country easier and made it easier to settle in new areas. -
Steamboat
Invented by Robert Fulton in 1809, the steamboat made traveling faster and safer. Westward expantion boomed because of the steamboat. -
Erie Canals
The Erie canal linked Ny City to Buffalo. the Erie Canal opened up Ohio for transportation of farm products and development. Westward expansion was made easier by this Canal. The canal also lowered shipping costs. John C. Calhoun was the main supporter of the Canal. -
Steel Plow
John Deere invented the steel plow. Plowing farms became much faster and easier leading to an increased farming production and expansion of farms into America. The plow easily churned the gummy soil. -
Telegraph
by Samuel Morse, the telegraph machine was used to communicate by tapping out codes that could be translated.(Morse code) This led to almost instant messaging between states. -
Sewing Machine
Invented by Elias Howe, the sewing machine increased clothing industry production and also increased a need for cotton. -
Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental railroad was yet another safe way to travel across the U.S. It also was an easy way to transport goods.
