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Orville and Wilbur Wright (Wright Brothers) Who effected flight in the turn of the century?

What were the Wright brothers known for? The Wright brothers built the first airplane with an engine.

When was the first successful flight? Dec. 17, 1903 was the first successful flight by a pilot in a plane with an engine. vv

Where did the Wright brothers experiment with their invention? Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (It had steady winds, open space, and soft sand to land in)

How did Wrights Brother’s invention impact the turn of the century? Before the airplane many places appeared to be far and were hard to get to. With the airplane, going to any location is easier and faster.

Who is this famous person? George Washington Carver

What was George Washington Carver known for? His fame was based on his research into and promotion of crops as alternatives to cotton, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops both as a source of their own food and as a source of other products to improve their quality of life. vv

When did Carver start making his discoveries? 1896 – He began teaching at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama – He talked to the US Congress about his discoveries in science.

Where did Carver start making his discoveries? Carver grew up exploring plants in Missouri. He received education in Kansas. He taught and made discoveries in Alabama.

How did Carver’s invention impact the turn of the century? Carver wanted farmers to grow crops so that poor Southern farmers could eat (sweet potatoes and peanuts). He created better soil in the south so that farming could continue.

Who is this famous person? Alexander Graham Bell

What was Alexander Graham Bell known for? Telephone

When did Bell start making his discoveries? March 10,1876 – The first telephone message was sent – Bell Telephone Company was created.

Where did Alexander Graham Bell start making his discoveries? Boston, Massachusetts.

How did Bell’s invention impact the turn of the century? The telephone instantly connects people across the world. Today it is estimated that there are more than 500 million telephones around the world.

Who is this famous person? Thomas Edison

When did Edison start making his discoveries? 1879 – Incandescent Light bulb 1882 – Brought Electricity to New York City

Light bulb – He did not invent the light bulb, BUT rather perfected it. Also Edison found a way to provide electricity to the masses. What was Thomas Edison known for?

Where did Edison start making his discoveries? Edison's major innovation was the first industrial research lab, which was built in Menlo Park, New Jersey. His first power station was in Manhattan Island, New York.

How did Thomas Edison’s invention impact the turn of the century? Electricity wasn’t available to everyone. After perfecting the light bulb (long lasting incandescent light bulb) he provided light and electricity to everyone. vv