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Factory Systems
Invented by Samuel Slator, factory system made all stages of Manufacturing happen in one place.
This brought machines and workersunder one roof; it increased growth of cites; Job opportunites and clothing industry increased -
The Cotton Gin
Invented by Eli Whitney the Cotton Gin was used to pull seeds out off cotton and clean it.
This increased production of cotton industry; It also contributed to the growth of slave trade in the south. -
Interchangable Parts
Replacement pieces for exact specification. Parts that look exactly alike.
Production became faster; Repairs easier & cheaper; decreased need for skilled labor. -
The Steamboat
Invented by Robert Fulton, the boats were powered by steam engines rather then water wheels.
Transportation became easier & faster;Cities developed such as St. Louis; Westward explansion. -
The Erie Canal
Made by John C. Calhorn the Erie Canal waterway that that linked NY city with Buffalo.
Opened up Ohio for transportation of farm products & development; Westward expansion made easier. -
Steel Plow
Invented by John Deere. A light weight plow with ab sturdy steel blade designed for heavier soils.
Plowing farms became much faster & easier; Increased farming production and expansion of farms into the misdwest U.S. -
The Telegraph
Invented by Samuel Morse the machine was used to communicate by tapping out codes that could be translated.
This improved communication by making it faster; Connected regions of the country together. -
The Transcontinental Railroad
Invented by the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad, this railroad connected the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
This improved transportation as goods and people would be connected as they moved west.
