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Yale University
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale was established by puritans with the intent of creating a more successful economy and to study religion -
The War of Spanish Succession
After Charles ll was killed controversy broke out within the Spanish Empire. Charles ll had no children therefore no one specific was to get the throne. The decision was ultimately decided between the House of Habsburg or the House of Bourbon -
San Antonio Founded
Mission sent by Spanish founded San Antonio to extend the Catholic Religion, increase farming, and increase settlements. -
First Mercury Thermometer
The first Fahrenheit Thermometer was invented by Gabriel Fahrenheit. The invention was used to test temperatures that were hot or cold. -
The Lightning Rod
Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod to understand the basics of electricity. The rod was simply attached to the top of a building and attracted lightning -
First Advanced English Dictionary
The first advanced English dictionary was written by Samuel Johnson. The book was written to help stabilize the rules of English -
Spinning Jenny
Created by James Hargreaves, the spinning Jenny was invented to revolutionize the production of cotton -
Steam Engine
The steam engine was invented by James Watt. The steam engine was created to to be used as a source of renewable energy -
The Flush Toilet
The flush toilet was invented by Alexander Cummings. He designed a way to flush the poor smells from the toilet through a pipe where the waste would stay -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney. The invention was created to increase productivity of cotton, allowing more profitability for cotton owners and more product to meet demands.