By: Nahj Ward
Cotton Gin - Many new technologies were introduced during the Industrial Revolution. One of which was the Cotton Gin. It was made to separate cotton fibers from its seeds at a much faster rate. Eli Whitney created this device which gave planters a good reason to keep slavery going. This invention greatly helped cotton production.
"Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 04 June 2014.
"Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 04 June 2014.
The Rocket - The Rocket was built in 1829 by Robert Stephenson. It was one of the first locomotives ever built. The locomotive carried people, coal and other resources. The locomotive traveled at a whopping seven miles per hour.
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"The Industrial Revolution Begins in England (1760-1850)." Untitled Document. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 June 2014.
Telegraph - The telegraph was the first form of communication that could travel very large distances. This was one of the major inventions in the Industrial Revolution. The first telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse.
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