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John Deere: Our Past Leaders: Founder John Deere
Learn about the childhood and professional successes of John Deere, who was the founder and president of the John Deere company.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Inventors and Inventions
The industrial revolution in America spawned the inventions of many inventors, who improved technology in many different areas. See how transportation, agriculture, and communications were transformed because of these inventions.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Nifa: Farm Machinery and Technology
A comprehensive timeline of the advancement of farming technology. Scroll through the 1800s-1840s to see the machinery introduced in this time period.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: John Deere
Provides a brief biography on the inventor of the plow, John Deere and the success of the plow.