Cyrus McCormick’s invention of the mechanical reaper changed farming forever, but today we’re going to celebrate Cyrus’ birthday a little differently. We’re going to witness the first successful test of the mechanical reaper through the eyes of a little mouse named McCormick who was there! Join us for today’s short story, “McCormick Mouse.”
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Timeline Worksheet: February 15, 1809, McCormick Mouse
Fits American history and Inventions timelines.*
*If you are new to this series, visit my introduction to timelines.
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