Industrial Revolution Timeline by Vihaan Durani

1844 - Telegraph

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 16:58:52 UTC

The telegraph was invented by Samuel F. B. Morse in 1844. There is a Code of Dots helping with communication. This changed society because it made an easier way for future people to communicate

1847 - Mechanic Reaper

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:04:37 UTC

In 1847, Cyrus McCormick created the Mechanic Reaper in a factory in Chicago. The Reaper was moved by horses and it transported wheat and grains. His reapers could do the work of 5 people! This changed farming forever as it sped up the process of farming

1825 - Iron Plow

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:11:01 UTC

In 1825, Jethro Wood began to make the Iron Plow. Later on, John Deere began to improve the Plow by making it lightweight and made of steel instead of iron. This revolutionized farming as it sped it up.

1834 - Cast Iron Stove

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:14:26 UTC

Philo Stewart created the cast iron stove which was a good size for an average kitchen. He sold about 90,000. It changed the world as it was very small and very good since it used wood which was very accesible at the time.

1832 - Cholera

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:18:08 UTC

In 1832, Cholera arrived in The States. At first, it was in the cities of Philadelphia and New Orleans. The disease wiped out tons of people. This changed the US as families were devastated seeing this happen right in front of their eyes

Early 1800's - Lowell Girls

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:30:15 UTC

The Lowell Girls would work for 12 hours a day for 6 days a week only having one day to themselves. Kids nowadays go to school but back then kids didn't have a choice. This is how the Lowell girls were important to society

1793 - Slater Mill

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:35:32 UTC

The Slater Mill was created by Samuel Slater in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It was the first textile mill in the United States that was powered by water. This revolutionized the industry as it inspired other inventors.

1800's - Job Opportunities in Farm Life

vihaandurani — 2025-09-08 17:42:01 UTC

A lot of people were looking for jobs in the Factory Towns. They wanted financial freedom to finally feel good. This changed America as a lot of society got jobs helping tons of families finally have money

1830's -1850's - Overpopulation in Cities

vihaandurani — 2025-09-09 19:50:11 UTC

In the 1840's and 50's, lots of people moved to the cities for a new life. This led to a lot of garbage on the streets, and since there was so many people, everyone needed coal for heating leading to air pollution. This is how overpopulation changed society

1846 - Sewing Machine

vihaandurani — 2025-09-09 19:59:00 UTC

Elias Howe patented the first ever sewing machine in 1846. Everything would always be sewn by hand before this but now this made people's jobs a lot easier. This is why the sewing machine was important to society and still is.