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The Cotton Gin
Invented by Eli Whitney, the Cotton Gin automated the seed separation process which made cotton production more profitable. -
The Steamboat
Invented by Robert Fulton in 1807. Stunned the nation when he chugged 150 miles up the Hudson River in just 32 hours. The steamboat made river travel more reliable and upstream travel easier. -
The Telegraph
Invented by Samuel Soemmering, the telegraph was the first breakthrough in modern communications. Perfected by Morse Code, the telegraph could send information over long distances instantly. -
The Typewriter
Invented by Christopher Sholes, the typewriter allowed Americans to type letters onto a piece of paper. This process was faster than writting it out. -
The Railroad Locomotive
Peter Copper built the first American engine based on Great Britian's design and built a tiny, but powerful locomotive, Tom Thumb, and it pulled the nation's first train passengers. Railroads and locomotives will eventually transform the nation, allowing people and goods to move quickly and encouraged expansion West. -
The Sewing Machine
Invented by Elias Howe in 1840, the sewing machine could use the vast quantities of cloth to sew clothing very quickly. -
The Soda Fountain
Invented by G.D. Dows, the soda fountain is the reason we enjoy cold fresh beverages at many places today!
