The+Age+of+Invention

Y our first task in class today will be to make a flow chart that shows the dates of the following key inventions/achievements. On your chart, also include the person responsible for the invention (if applicable). Be sure to give a description of the invention as well as state the significance of this invention or achievement. (In other words, how did this go to impact the lives of Americans both then and now?) The inventions that you must include are:


 * Transcontinental Railroad
 * Standard Gauge
 * 1st internal combustion engine powered by gasoline
 * The 1st piloted flight in a powered plane - how long was it?
 * Telegraph
 * Telephone
 * Typewriter
 * Phonograph
 * Lightbulb
 * DC Electricity
 * AC Electricity
 * Bessemer Process
 * Steam Engine to drill for oil

Note: Not all of these inventions are found in your textbook!!!

After you are done with this, you need to write 1-2 paragraphs stating which two inventions were the most important, both at that time and today, and why you believe that to be the case.

To create this assignment, I want you to use an online program called Xtimeline. Once you have completed your assignment, you will save the link for your timeline and submit it using this form. The written portion should be submitted to me via email.

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