Inventions that have affected American History

By hooperbr
  • Period: to

    1877 to Today

  • Phonograph

    Phonograph

    A recording device created by Thomas Edison.
  • Records

    Records

    Created by Thomas Edison along with the phonograph
  • Electric Light Bulb

    Electric Light Bulb

    Created in the 1800s, but was perfected by Thomas Edison.
  • Gasoline powered Tractor

    Gasoline powered Tractor

    Created by John Froelich.
  • X-Rays

    X-Rays

    Discovered by Wilhelm Von Rontgen.
  • Radio

    Radio

    First basic use of radio waves. Created by Nikola Tesla.
  • Airplane

    Airplane

    Created by the Wright Brothers. (Orvile and Wilbur)
  • Moving Assembly Line

    Moving Assembly Line

    Created by Henry Ford to produce cars faster than ever.
  • Gas Mask

    Gas Mask

    Created by Garret Augustus Morgan. Put into practical use on July 25, 1916 when used to save miners from an explosion.
  • First Working Computer (Z3)

    First Working Computer (Z3)

    The exact date of the creation of the Z3 is unspecified. Created by Konard Zuse.