who was the inventor known for creating the model for the american system of manufacturing
American System: A set of manufacturing methods that evolved in the nineteenth century, characterized by a system for making interchangeable parts and a high degree of mechanization that results in a more efficient use of labor compared to hand methods. Eli Whitney: An American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. Introduction: The Market Revolution The Market Revolution (1793â1909) in the United States was a drastic change in the manual-labor system originating in the South (and soon moving to the North) and later spreading to the entire world.