Chaper 13

  • The Telegraph

    The Telegraph
    Samuel F. B. Morse sent his first message on the telegraph. This is important because it signaled a start of a communications revelution.
  • Drake Strikes oil

    Drake Strikes oil
    Edwin L. Drake struck oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania, This is important because it made oil more efficient and cheaper.
  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    The Transcontinental Railroad
    The final golden spike was drivien into the railroad by presedent Stanford. This is important because it was the completion of the transcontinental railroad
  • The Telephone

    The Telephone
    Alexander Graham Bell patented the "talking telegraph." This is important because this was the first form the telephone.
  • Edison, a Master of Invention

    Edison, a Master of Invention
    Edison built a power plandt that lit dozens of buildings in New York City. This is important because it impressed investers which eventually lead to a cetral power plant.