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Steamboat
John Finch invented the steaboat in Philadelphia.They became a way of transportation. They are now renamed ferries and still used to this day. -
Steam Engine
James Watt invented the steam engine. This led to the early creation of locamotives. -
Erie Canal
The canal was opened by Governor Clinton from Buffalo. It became a route for trading and transportation in a quicker time. -
Railroads
Invented in South Carolina Canals and Railroads in South Carolina. They made transportation a lot easier and are still used today. -
Mechanical reaper
Invented by Cyrus McCormick in Virginia. This invention reduced the amount of time and work to harvest crops, it increased the production of crops. They have now been replaced by modern technology. -
Steel Plow
Invented by John Deere in Grand Detour, Illinois.They were used to plow soil, but unlike other plows, this one had more durability. They have been replaced with machines and vehicles such as tractors to plow land. -
Telegraph
It was invented by Samuel Morse in Baltimore, Maryland. It was revolutionary at the time because it was the first invention that improved communication. -
Morse Code
The inventor of morse code was Samuel morse. It was invented in the state of NY. This system of tones was made to make communication effective. -
Vulcanized Rubber
Invented by Charles Goodyear. This invention opened the market for rubber goods. This invention is used to make wheels and other goods like, rubber gloves and hockey pucks.
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Sewing Machine
Isaac Merritt Singer invented it. It improved production of sewed items. It is still in use today but has had improvements to increase efficiency and productin.
