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Henry Ford creates the Model T.
Henry Ford creates a type of car called the Model T. It is much cheaper than other cars because it is made on an assembly line -
The steam engine is invented.
Thomas Newcomen invents the first steam engine -
The spinning jenny is invented.
James Hargreaves, a British carpenter and weaver, invents the spinning jenny. -
James Watt improves the steam engine
James Watt from Scotland designs a more efficient steam engineinventions of the Industrial Revolution, steam engines power the first trains, steamboats, and factories. -
Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin.
Eli Whitney creates a machine that makes it much easier to separate cotton seeds from cotton fiber. -
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph.
Samuel Morse invents the telegraph, which allows messages to be sent quickly over a wire. -
Elias Howe invents the sewing machine.
Elias Howe invents the sewing machine. Now clothes can be made in large factories. -
Elisha Otis invents the elevator safety break
Elevators were already invented by 1853, Elisha Otis invents a safety break to prevent them from falling if a cable breaks, making people feel more confident about using elevators in tall buildings. -
Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.
Being able to speak to people over a telephone wire greatly changes the way the world communicates. -
Orville Wright makes the first powered airplane flight.
Using an engine that they invented, Orville and Wilbur Wright invent the first plane that is not powered by wind.
