US History

By Christian Valerian

  • Steam Engine

    Steam Engine
    Who invented it: James Watt
    When was it invented: 1776
    Where was it invented: Scottland
    What impact did it have on American society: It was a new form of transportation
    Is it still being used today: No

  • Steamboat

    Steamboat
    Who invented it: Robert Fulton
    When was it invented: August 22, 1787
    Where was it invented: New York
    What impact did the invention have on American society: New way of transportation and new vehicle to trade
    Is the invention still being used today: Yes

  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal
    Who invented it: Irish immigrants
    When was it invented: 1825
    Where was it invented: New York
    What impact did the invention have on American society: It connected lake Erie to the Atlantic ocean

  • Mechanical Reaper

    Mechanical Reaper
    Who invented it: Cyrus McCormick
    When was it invented: 1834
    Where was it invented: Chicago
    What impact did the invention have on American society: It was used for farming
    Is it still used today: Yes

  • Steel Plow

    Steel Plow
    Who invented it: John Deere
    When was it invented: 1837
    Where was it invented: Illinois
    What impact did the invention have on American Society: It was used for farming
    Is it still used today: No

  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    Who invented it: Samuel Morse
    When was it invented: June 10 1840
    Where was it invented: Washington D.C.
    What impact did the invention have on American society: It was the first time that people could speak while not in person
    Is the invention still being used today: No

  • Morse Code

    Morse Code
    Who invented it: Samuel Morse
    When was it invented: June 20, 1840
    Where was it invented: New York
    What impact did this invention have on American society: It allowed America to send secret messages
    Is the invention still bing used today: Yes

  • Vulcanized Rubber

    Vulcanized Rubber
    Who: Charles Goodyear
    When was it invented: June 24, 1844
    Where was it invented: Springfield, Massachusetts
    What impact does it have on American society: All vehicles require Vulcanized Rubber (tires)
    Is the invention still being used: Yes

  • Sewing Machine

    Sewing Machine
    Who invented it: Elias Howe
    When was it invented: September 10, 1846
    Where was it invented: New Hartford, Connecticut
    What impact did the invention have on American society:
    Clothes were able to be sown faster
    Is the invention still used today: Yes

  • Railroads

    Railroads
    Who invented it: John Deere
    When was it invented: August 8, 1849
    Where was it invented: Great Britain
    What impact did it have on American society: It was a new way to trade and a new form of transportation
    Is the invention still being used today: Yes