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Period: 2700 BCE to 2200 BCE
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
During this timespan, the Egyptian pyramids were built. -
Period: 500 to
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
The Medieval and Renaissance periods in Europe and Spain lasted this long. Inventions were being created. -
Period: Jan 1, 1163 to Jan 1, 1345
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
The Notre Dame de Paris began being built during this timespan and was finished in 1345, -
Period: Jan 1, 1382 to Jan 1, 1458
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
Mariano di Iacopo wrote two books on mechanical engineering during the Renaissance period. -
Jan 1, 1420
Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
The very first wooden type was used. -
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Industrial Revolution
The first steam engine was developed by Jason Calley and Newcomen. -
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Industrial Revolution
The first couple of clocks were developed to have accurate time under certain conditions/climates by John Harrison, which won the Longitude Prize; The clocks were known as the "grasshopper escapement." -
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Industrial Revolution
The water frame was developed to use water to transform cotton into thread. -
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Industrial Revolution
Robert Fulton was the first person to successfully develop a steamship/steamboat, and constructed it to be 146 feet long. -
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Industrial Revolution
The first railroad system/the first train powered by steam was developed to be used for faster means of transportation. -
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Industrial Revolution
The first telegram was developed by scientists Michael Faraday and James Maxwell, who had an understanding of technology. -
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Industrial Revolution
The first light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison, who also had a theoretical understanding of electricity. -
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Rise of the Corporation
The Transcontinental Railroad was created and linked Omaha, Nebraska with Sacramento, California. -
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Rise of the Corporation
Dynamos, machines that convert rotational energy from a steam engine or waterwheel into electrical energy; Providing efficient methods of generating electricity. -
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Rise of the Corporation
Thomas Edison's light system was installed in New York City -
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Rise of the Corporation
George Washington's AC system becomes the primary method of electrical distribution. -
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Rise of the Corporation
Guglie Marconi began experimenting with radio transmitters/receivers with the goal of wireless telegraphy. -
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Rise of the Corporation
The Wright Brothers completed the first powered flight. -
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Rise of the Corporation
Henry Ford created the Ford Motor Company in 1903. -
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Rise of the Corporation
Computers became more common is households. -
The Computer Age
The RCA was created. -
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Engineering in Ancient Civilizations
The Romans built a road system that was 44,000 miles. As well as, drinking water.