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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period when production shifted to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. Before this production was done in homes and used the most basic of tools. This development allowed for communication between people. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution -
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The Electric Battery
Alessandro Volta invented the battery. The battery is something that many things run on. Many things we use for communication run on some sort of batteries. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Alessandro-Volta -
The World's First Railway Steam Locomotive
British engineer, Richard Trevithick, created the world's first railway steam locomotive by harnessing high-pressure steam. Trains are still used today to get from place to place. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Trevithick -
The steamboat was invented
Robert Fulton successsflly invented the first commercial steamboat. This allowed for people to communicate and get goods across the globe faster than before. http://www.american-inventor.com/robert-fulton.aspx -
Development of new roads
Scottish engineer, John McAdam, developed a new process for road construction. His technique, resulted in roads that were smoother, more durable and less muddy. People were able to travel easier and in all weather conditions. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution -
Erie Canal opened
The Erie Canal connected the the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. The Erie canal allows people and boats to travel quickly. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/erie-canal-opens -
First American Railroads
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroads were the first to go in sevice. More railroads began construction quickly after seeing their success. -
First ever timetabled railway passenger service
The Liverpool and Manchester railways started letting the general public ride on a regular basis. http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution -
The McCormick Reaper
Cyrus McCormick invented a mechanical horse-drawn reaping machine. This invention saved farmers hours of work and increased productivity. The production process also allowed for communication to happen. http://www.american-historama.org/1829-1841-jacksonian-era/mccormick-reaper.htm -
The Threshing machine
The Threshing machine automatically threshes and separates grain from chaff, saving farmers amples amount of time. The production also allowed for communication to happen. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/timeline/timeline_text.html -
Steel Plow
John Deere created the steel plow that will tremendously help farmers plow their fields. This saves farmers amples amount of time to communicate with one another. https://www.deere.com/en_US/corporate/our_company/about_us/history/john_deere_plow/john_deere_plow.page -
Allegheny Aqueduct
John A. Roebling's creative use of wire rope technology resulted in suspension bridges that offered unobstructed passage for ships and moved rail traffic over challenging barriers. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/jackson-lincoln/essays/technology-1800s -
The invention of the Telegraph
Samuel F.B. Morse invents the Telegraph. This allows people to communicate all across the globe quickly. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/timeline/timeline_text.html -
The Lockstitch Sewing Machine
Elias Howe invented the lockstitch sewing machine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine -
False teeth are created
Cladius Ash invents individual porcelain teeth mounted with steel springs. This helps people communicate verbally, because they can talk easier.
