The Industrial revolution, like other eras, has it's people who made that era THAT era. What made it special. What made it unique. All men/woman who helped make the Industrial Revolution live up to its name are ALL important, including, Charles Goodyear, Eli Whitney, Oliver Evans, Mary Dixon Kies, and MANY more. Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/PzBlNOky9ws
Richard Trevithick
Richard Trevithick introduced the first railroad steam in 1804 to make trains more efficient. This was really helpful during Westward Expansion when rich men/woman were moving west and had money to buy a train ticket.
Samuel F. B. Morse
Samuel F.B. Morse invented the Morse code for the telegraphs he invented so that when people type, they are not typing letters, they are typing lines and periods. Each line and period means i certain letter.
George Stephenson
George Stephenson began researching steam engines so people can easily transport quickly and easily with steam powered engine. This was a huge help by making it easier to drive, and ride a train ( not having to deal with engine changes and electricity).
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton sold the first steamboat called the Clermont in 1807. This device is just like its name, a boat that runs off the power of steam. Easier to ride and drive a boat.