Inventions and Social norms in 1790-1860

Inventions and Social norms in 1790-1860

1. Inventions

   • Cotton Gin
     • Easily removed cotton seeds
     • South needed more slaves now
     • An invention that helped cotton farmers
   • Steam Boats
     • improved trade through the States
     • Steam powered boat
     • it made river travel easier
   • Locomotive
     • Made road travel easier
     • A car, sort of
     • It changed road travel
   • Reaper
     • Made wheat easier to harvest
     • Changed wheat gathering
     • A blade that cut wheat easily

2. Social Norms

   • Abolistionist
     • Someone who opposed something
     • It tried to help slaves escape
     • They helped stop Slavery
   • Women Sufferage
     • Women with unequal rights
     • Women faced problems with getting jobs, and other stuff
     • Women began acting for equal rights