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he Water Frame
Richard Arkwright patented the first water frame that could produce stronger threads for yarns. This increased both time and quantity for yarn production. -
The Steamboat
John Fitch was granted his first U.S. patent for a steamboat on August 26, 1791. A steamboat could travel upriver 8 times faster than a raft and could carry 8 times more as well. This made it very easy to transport goods, but they prooved to be very dangerous, as they exploded at random times. -
Sewing Machines
The first patent for an industrial sewing machine was in 1790 by a man called Thomas Saint. This could allow leather and canvas to be stiched. -
Interchangeable Parts
Eli Whitney was the father of this grand invention we still use today. It alows for copies of a specific part to be assembled into the final product, so each product doesnt have to be made seperately. The most useful production line was probably weapons, today it is still used for weapons as well as cars or toys for children. -
The Railroad Locomotive
Richard Trevithick was the first person to build one of these machines.They were made to replace hoarse-drawn carts. They prooved very useful for trade. -
The Erie Canal
The canal reduced the time taken to transport goods from one place to another. The job called for much physical sacrifice from workers, but the project was finished anyway. -
The Telegraph
Harrison Dyar invented the first telegraph in the United States. This allowed messgaes to be sent without using a human messenger, therfore, saving time and money.
