Inventions
What invention improved the separation of the seeds and fibers
The Cotton Gin
Who created the spinning jenny
James Hargreaves
what year was the spinning jenny created
1764-1765
Spinning jenny
increased the efficiency and productivity of yarn production in the textile industry
the spinning jenny
around $500
what invention allowed instant communication over vast distances for the first time in human history.
The Telegraph
who created the cotton gin
Eli Whitney
what year was the steam engine created
1698
steam engine (original purpose)
to remove water from mineshafts
the steam engine
around $631
what invention significantly increased the productivity of yarn production
The Spinning Jenny
what 2 people invented the railroad
George Stephenson
John Stevens
what year was the telegraph invented
1830's
telegraph
to allow for near real-time, two-way communication over long distances
the telegraph
around $30,000
The _________________ helped to increase production, improve transportation, and create economic growth
steam engine
Who created the steam engine
Thomas Newcomen
what year was the cotton gin created
1793
cotton gin
to quickly and efficiently separate cotton seeds from cotton fibers
the cotton gin
$500-$1,500
The __________ helped by providing cheaper and faster freight delivery
Railroad
who created the telegraph
André-Marie Ampère
what year was the railroad created
1804
The railroad
opened the way for the settlement of the West, provided new economic opportunities, stimulated the development of town and communities, and generally tied the country together
The railroad
$60,000,000 (60MIL)