jan 1, 1798 - Eli Whitney introduces muskets with interchangeable parts
Description:
Eli Whitney introduced the idea of producing muskets that would be manufactured with identical parts, allowing for them to be interchanged (consistent manufacturing). This idea was initially specific to muskets, however it became the basis of mass-production when it became mainstream in 1850.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1798
Now
~ 227 years ago