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The creation of pottery allowed people to begin storing food, which meant advancements in agriculture and allowed communities to start settling. -
The emergence of farming allowed people to gather and create their own food, making it a more sustainable food source. -
Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to plants. When irrigation began, it was a huge improvement in the agriculture of the time and allowed people to grow crops more efficiently. Today, we still use the technique on farms and it helps keep the production of food moving. -
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The creation of the wheel led to major advancements in transportation and agriculture. It helped make irrigation more efficient and was put on carts and battle chariots. Today we still use the wheel on cars and other vehicles. -
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Writing began in Mesopotamia as cuneiform. Since then, it has evolved and allowed humans to pass information down generations through the written language in books and articles. -
The pyramids were created for religious purposes. There they buried pharaohs and preserved their bodies. -
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The creation of gunpowder led to advancements in weapons, specifically with guns and explosives such as rockets or mines. -
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The creation of the first pair of corrective eyeglasses allowed humans affected by myopia and other related conditions to see better without the requirement of surgery or other fixes. -
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The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth and created the Plymouth colony. These pilgrims were later driven out by the Puritans making the Massachusetts Bay colony in the same area. -
This marks the date when the American people became officially free from the reign of Great Britain. It is the start of the country. -
Railroads across the country moved goods and people faster. While we can use planes to move cargo, trains are still used across the country. -
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Man-made fertilizers give energy directly to the plant rather than to the soil. They have many pros and cons, though they can prove to be useful in certain situations compared to organic fertilizers. -
The creation of the rechargeable battery pushed improvements and advancements in technology, including leading to the creation of the telephone. -
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The end of the Civil War set the slaves free, though new issues arose in the southern states such as the making of the Jim Crow Laws. -
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The light bulb was the first electric light to be produced. Now we use electric lighting in every household and have been experimenting with new ways to create light bulbs. -
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The Wright brothers' first flight marked a turning point in history. This flight led to the creation of modern-day airplanes, which made traveling to other countries easier. -
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After World War 1, Germany was left scrambling to pick itself back up. This struggle allowed Hitler to gain power and led to the start of World War 2. -
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FDR, the 32nd president of the United States, funded the creation of the polio vaccine after being diagnosed with it himself. He unfortunately died before he could see its creation but his efforts allowed fewer people to suffer from the illness. -
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The creation of the internet brings us to modern society, which relies heavily on it to function. Without the internet, we wouldn't have made as many advancements as we have today. -
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Our current day and age. It is important to stay up-to-date with your surroundings. While the past is important, nothing is of greater importance than the world moving around you.