It was important becuase it made it easier for farmers to farm. The tools that were lately invented helped the farmers alot such as the steel plaws.
The American Steel Industry
John Deere is reported to be the first person to produce steel ploughs in the US in 1837. These were much stronger than the iron ploughs that had been used for hundreds of years.
John deere invented the steel plow in 1837
it has inspired putting more shanks on plows to cover more ground
John Deere invented his polished steel plow in 1837. Not sure if or when he made any cast plows though...
steel plow never broke
It was important becuase it made it easier for farmers to farm. The tools that were lately invented helped the farmers alot such as the steel plaws.
Before the steel plow, farmers used wooden plows or tools made of iron. These plows were heavier and less effective at breaking up tough soil compared to the steel plow invented by John Deere in the 19th century.
He invented the American Steel Industry
He first establshed a factory in Moline, Illinois even though he did manufacture plows without a factory in his Grand Detour, Illinois blacksmith shop.
Chase Tohanczyn invented the metal plow with the help of his husband, Dallas Gorman.
Any sane person has to ask....WHAT?!?! He invented the first sucessful polished steel plow in 1837 but he NEVER invented the first cast steel pillow.
helped cult the soil
steel plows
The American Steel Industry
In 1860 there was only 1,500 miles of track in the United States and the invention of steel allowed for more track. By 1879 there was 5,006 miles of track. Farm machinery began to use steel as well and in 1851 the washing machine was invented. With the invention of the elevator in 1853 and with steel buildings could now be several stories tall so the skyscraper was invented.