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Steam Engine
Travel was made easier on water and land through the steamboat and train which both used the steam engine. -
Canals
The canals made transportation of goods faster , cheaper and increased populations in the areas. -
Cotton Gin
It cleaned cotton faster making cotton the most important cash crop in the southern region of the U.S. Because of this more slaves were needed. -
Interchangeable Parts
It produced a large number of goods faster and at lower cost , making repair and replacement much easier.Because of this the Blacksmith's job became much less important. -
National Road
The National Road made transportation faster in the states it covered. -
Mechanical Reaper
This made harvesting grains faster and easier than before. -
Steel Plow
It made plowing in hard soil much easier. Because of this farmers overproduced crops and the soil became poor. -
Telegraph
This device made communication over long distances faster.
