History Timeline: 1700 to 1800 Inventions

  • Hot Air Balloon

    Hot Air Balloon
    In 1709 Bartolomeu de Gusmão invented the hot air balloon in Portugal. The Hot air balloon gave people another resource to help travel, a cheaper way to travel, and there is no traffic. It gave people a fun use to go up high and see lots of views. It is also used at amusement parks to entertain people. It can also be used in wars for spies and soldiers in wars.
  • Long Rifle

    Long Rifle
    In 1710 John Browning Invented the long rifle in North America. the long rifle helped people train for fighting in wars ( helped people aim ). It helped people hunt with proper aim. It was a good design in houses to hang on walls. It was used for protection around the house or territory to keep people safe. It is more effective than other weapons since it has the laser aim ( now ) and has a big storage to keep pistols.
  • Tuning Fork

    Tuning Fork
    In 1711 John Shore invented the tuning fork in England. It gave people another way to test vibrations. It also gave people another musical instrument for kids to learn about in school and outside of school.
  • Steam Engine

    Steam Engine
    In 1712 Thomas Newcomen invented the steam engine in England. It gave people another way to power their boats, ships, planes, etc. It gave students in university or college another thing to learn about. It also put a lot of pollution and gas into the atmosphere.
  • Temperature Scale

    Temperature Scale
    In 1714 Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the temperature scale in the Netherlands. It helped us tell the temperature so we can prepare for the future. It helped us choose what clothes to wear, take off, buy, etc. It helped us choose what to buy for ourselves, for other people, etc.
  • Diving Bell

    Diving Bell
    In 1717 Edmond Hailey invented the diving bell in England. It helped us get beneath the water ( very deep ). It helped us hunt for seafood. It helped us explore and adventure underwater.
  • Spinning Machines

    Spinning Machines
    In 1733 John Kay invented the spinning machines in England. It helped us invent trains, cars, cycles, etc. It helped us make compasses to travel. It helped us make typewriters to help us print text.
  • Navigational Clock

    Navigational Clock
    In 1740 John Harrison invented the navigational clock in England. It helped us tell what time it is. It could help informs us when to wake up, brush, shower, eat, etc. It helps us navigate.
  • Jigsaw Puzzle

    Jigsaw Puzzle
    In 1750 John Spilsbury invented the jigsaw puzzle. It gave kids another entertaining activity to look forward to since tv was not made at that time. It helps challenge our minds. It helps us practice new strategies.
  • Lightning Conductor

    Lightning Conductor
    In 1752 Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning conductor in North America. It helped us harness the power of lightning. It gave us another efficient way to use electricity. It helped us predict when lightning is about to strike.
  • Sextant

    Sextant
    In 1757 John Campbell invented the sextant in England. It helps us measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for celestial purposes. It helps us study the outer space. It helps us see far away.
  • Condensing Steam Engine

    Condensing Steam Engine
    In 1764 James Watt invented the condensing steam engine in Scotland. It gives us a more efficient engine to put in our cars, trains, busses, planes, helicopters, etc. It does not pollute the atmosphere as much, giving civilians a good resource.
  • Carbonated Water

    Carbonated Water
    In 1768 Joseph Priestly invented the caronated water in England. It gives kids and adults a fizzy/bubbly drink. It is used at bars, parties, hangouts, etc.
  • Sandwich

    Sandwich
    In 1769 John Montagu invented the sandwich in England. It gave people a variety of things to eat with just one dish ( meat, vegetables, sauces, ) all combined into something called a sandwich. It is used at restaurants, fast food stores, bars, etc. It gives people another type of food to try.
  • Steam Wagon

    Steam Wagon
    In 1769 Cugnot invented the steam wagon in France. It gave people another way of transportation. It helped people at farms so they can mow fields, feed the animals, etc.
  • Eraser

    Eraser
    In 1770 Cugnot invented the eraser in the United States of America. It gave children at school another resource. It gave people a second chance so when they are writing and there is a mistake then they can remove it. It can be transferred to the back of a pencil so instead of people just taking out an eraser they can just flip over their pencil.
  • Steam Boat

    Steam Boat
    In 1783 Joffroy d'Abans invented the steam boat in France. It gave people another way to travel over water. It polluted a lot of steam into the air so not many people used it.
  • Steam Roller

    Steam Roller
    In 1783 Henry Cort invented the steam roller in England. It gave people another way to travel or transport. It polluted a lot of steam into the air.
  • Bifocal Lenses

    Bifocal Lenses
    In 1784 Benjamin Franklin invented the bifocal lenses in the United States of America. It helped blind people see. These lenses were made into glasses so people can also wear them. Some of them were monochromatic, which mean when it hits in direct sunlight it automatically turns darker like sunglasses.
  • Metric System

    Metric System
    In 1795 Gabriel Mouton invented the metric system in France. It helped people measure distance, capacity and weight. It was also used in schools to help students and children learn how to measure more easily.
  • Vaccination

    Vaccination
    In 1796 Edward Jenner invented the vaccination in England. It stopped people from getting sick or catching any new diseases. It kept people healthy and immune to some diseases.
  • Gas Liquefaction

    Gas Liquefaction
    In 1798 Louis de Morveau invented the gas liquefaction in France. It gives people a way to convert water into gas. It is used as a subject for kids in university or college.
  • Lithography

    Lithography
    In 1798 Aloys Senefelder invented lithography in Germany. It gives people a way to print so people will mostly use the method of lithography.
  • Domestic Gas Lightning

    Domestic Gas Lightning
    In 1800 William Murdoch invented domestic gas lightning in England. It gives people a way to make artificial light.
  • Electric Battery

    Electric Battery
    In 1800 Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery in Italy. It gives people a efficient way to run trains, cars, planes, etc. It can also be used for toys such as remote controlled cars, planes, trains, etc.