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Thomas Watts invented the first reliable steam engine
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Use of coal as an energy sorce explodes, railway system adopts it and the mining industry becomes very important in the 1800s
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John Colter discovered the hot springs at Yellowstone. They were later used for healing and cleansing and warmth.
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Thomas Edison invented the electrical lightbulb
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First hyrdroelectric water station opens in Wisonsion, creating energy from running water
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In Ohio Charles F. Brush created a wind power machine that created electricity from wind
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Model T automoblie was produced by Ford, providing America with an afordable automobile, increasing thier relience of fossil fuels
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Frist liquified natural gas plant opens in VA
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First commerical nuclear power plant opnes in PA
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OPEC was created to unify and protect the intrests of iol producing contries
