Inventions Activity

The Technological Explosion

Period: Jan 1, 1826 to Dec 31, 1903

Photography

Mar 12, 1826

The importance of photography is that it helped capture moments of sadness and happiness to share with the world. It helped shape our nation by making it easier to share information and letting people know who the leaders were without the process of paintings.

Sewing Machine

Mar 12, 1846

This invention contributed to the growth of our nation by helping the armed forces of America, producing more good leading to employment and "immigrants" who came to America helped build it to what it is now.

Telephone

Mar 12, 1876

The significance of the telephone is it made communication much more easier, helped get information across the country in minutes and helped the president make direct orders to the armed forces.

Light Bulb

Mar 12, 1879

This lead to a big explosion of employment for all people, mass production and people can work for longer hours making more money.

Airplane

Dec 17, 1903

The airplane helped society by making traveling interesting and easy, also helped inspire others to build safer airplanes that even helped during the war.