Energy core

The Evolution of U.S. Energy

By tbrandye
  • Coal productions begins in Richmond, Virginia

    Coal productions begins in Richmond, Virginia

    Image shows a colonial factory.
  • Ben Franklin discovers electricity in lightning.

    Ben Franklin discovers electricity in lightning.

  • Period: to

    Industrial Revolution

    Individuals turn self-sufficiency into industry.
  • Coal becomes principle

    Coal becomes principle

    fuel of railway system
  • Coal becomes used in the home.

    Coal becomes used in the home.

  • Coal is used for streetlights

    Coal is used for streetlights

    initially in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Wood

    Wood

    is most commonly used to heat and cook in both homes and businesses
  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

    starts a coal-driven power station in NYC
  • Cars

    Cars

    make oil the most common source of energy

  • Nuclear power

    replaces hydroelctricity

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