kayla robles industrial revolution project
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Updated: 17 Oct 2017
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Steel Mill
1859
The first steel mill was created in 1859 and by 1860 over 300 people were employed. This not only gave numerous people jobs but it also produced us with a significant amount of steel used for many every day objects.Typewriter
1868 by Americans Christopher Latham Sholes, Frank Haven Hall, Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule
The typewriter gave us a new way to communicate. We had a new social platform to share news with the world and help people have evidence of major events in history.Telephone
1876 by Alexander Graham Bell
The telephone was a more efficient way for people to communicate. It also allowed for long range communicationSkyscraper
1884-1885
The first skyscraper was built in Chicago. It allowed for more room for both businesses and families.Elevator
Elisha Otis designed the first steam powered elevator in 1853
The elevator allowed for a more efficient way of traveling the floors of larger buildings. It helped people avoid taking stairs and being late to wherever they needed to go.Sewing Machine
1846 by Elias Howe
The sewing machine let people mass produce clothing. It was also a more efficient and east wasy of sewing than by hand.Washing Machine
The earliest washing "machine" was the scrub board, or wash board, invented in 1797.
The washing machine kept peoples' clothing clean and fresh. Even though it has been modified over the years, its purpose still remains the same and is used by many as a way to efficiently clean their clothing.Automobile
1886, possibly by Karl Benz
The first automobile was a great form of transportation. It was useful for both short and long distance trips.Airplane
On December 17, 1903, by Wilbur and Orville Wright
The Wright brothers created the first airplane. Although it could only go about 10-15 feet in the air it was a great starting point for a new form of transportation. It allowed people to travel long distances without an automobile.Diesel Engine
1890s by Rudolf Diesel
Ruldolf created the first known diesel engines. It was used for automobiles, planes, and machinery making it easier for these things to work automatically on their own.Radio
1901 by Guglielmo Marconi
The radio allowed for a larger broadcast of world news and entertainment. It meant that everyone can hear the same thing at the same time and that if something happened in the world, most poeple would be informed at the same time.
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