Inventions of Industrial Revolution

  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin
    Invented by Eli Whitney in 1794. The Cotton Gin is a machine that did not only flatten cotton it took out the seeds so that they did not stain the product.This invention was made so that cotton could be processed correctly and it could take the dirt and stuff out of the product. The Cotton Gin had a big impact on the demand for the crop. Also more slaves were needed to get it so that it could be processed.
  • Fultons Steamboat

    Fultons Steamboat
    The steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton. The steamboat was a new way of transportation for people. This invention was needed so people could get to places faster. The first steamboat was tested in the Hudson River and it affected transportation for ever.
  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine
    Created by Isaac Merritt Singer was the first average household sewing machine. A lot of people had them. It is a machine that puts fabric together so you can use it. It was eventually used by clothing manufacturers in the U.S. This had an impact on the way clothes were made forever.
  • Machine Gun

    Machine Gun
    The machine gun was invented by Dr. Richard J. Gatling. This invention was and is a big reason our weapon technology is at its finest right now. It shoots bullets and was invented in the United States. It has affected weapon technology forever.
  • Light Bulb

    Light Bulb
    Invented by Thomas Edison was the Light Bulb. An invention that affected todays households, office buildings, and almost everywhere else in the world. The light bulb is something that generates energy and lights up.This changes the ways of every person in the world once Edison creates this.