1. A New Industrial Revolution: Inventions
March 9, 2018
Mrs. Aguiar
8/3 Social Studies
A New Industrial Revolution: Inventions
America: The Land of the Inventors

2. Bessemer Process: 1850s
Created stronger steel at a much lower cost.

3. Oil: 1859
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New methods were devised to refine crude oil into lubricants for machines – and later, gasoline!!
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4. The Railroad Boom
Companies improved service by adding sleeping and dining cars
Smaller companies consolidated into one large company
Companies began offering discounts to loyal customers

5. The Light Bulb: 1879 Created by Thomas Edison
Provided extra daylight for both work and leisure

6. The Telephone: 1876 Created by Alexander Graham Bell
Provided instant communication over many miles

7. Shoe-Making Machine: 1883 Created by Jan Matzeliger
Provided cheaper, stronger shoes

8. Lightweight Camera: 1888 Created by George Eastman
Allowed anyone to be a photographer

9. Type-Writer: 1868 Created by Christopher Sholes
“Letter writing device”
Allowed people to type 60 words per minute

10. Assembly Line: 1913 Created by Henry Ford
Mass-produced cars, making them cheaper for consumers
1900: 8,000 cars in U.S.
1917: 4.5 million cars in U.S.

11. Gas Powered Airplane: 1903 Created by Wright Brothers
Great military use in WWI

12. YOUR TURN!!!
Create an invention that you think could help our society!