1. Technological Revolution

2. Innovations
Patents: grant giving the inventor exclusive rights to develop, use and sell an invention
Number if patents sky rockets due to urbanization
Promoted by the government and investors to improve industry and create new ones

3. New Technologies Thomas Edison invents the light bulb
George Westinghouse developed technology to send electricity over long distances (power lines)
Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
More jobs for women (operators)

4. The Bessemer Process
Bessemer Process: purifying iron into steel so that it was lightweight but still strong
Used by Andrew Carnegie
Led to the construction of skyscrapers and suspension bridges

6. More Technologies Refrigerated cars invented by Gustavus Swift
Government set up time zones for RR to follow
Duryea Brothers invent a gasoline powered car
Stephen Field invents the electric trolley
George Pullman invents a luxury railcar for trains
Thaddeus Lowe invents the ice machine
Typewriter invented with contribution from many inventors but helps to fuel businesses
Creates new opportunities for women as they become typists