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Clock
Invented in 1656 by Eli Terry. It was used to tell time. -
Power Loom
Invented in 1785 by Erastus Bigelow. This used water as power instead of human power which sped up the weaving process. -
Cotton Gin
Invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds. -
Mechanical Reaper
Invented in 1831 by Cyrus Hall McCormick. This machine was used by farmers to harvest crops mechanically. -
Plow
John Deere invented the steel plow in 1837. Used to turn and break up soil, to bury crop residues, and to help control weeds. -
Sewing Machine
Invented in 1846 by Elias Howe. It was used to sew clothing, textiles, etc. -
Dynamite
Invented in 1867 by Alfred Nobel. It rapidly gained wide-scale use as a safer alternative to gun powder and nitroglycerin. -
Cable Car
Invented in 1873 by Andrew Hallidie. It was used for faster and easier transportation. -
Telephone
Invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell. It was invented so people could communicate easier from far away. -
Fountain Pen
Invented in 1884 by Lewis Waterman. It was used for people to write on paper in a fancier way. -
Bottle Cap
Invented in 1892 by William Painter. It was used to put a top on bottles. -
Radio
Invented in 1895 by Guglielmo Marconi. It was used so people could listen to broadcasts or music.
