Inventions that have affected American History

By hooperbr
  • Period: to

    1877 to Today

  • Phonograph

    Phonograph
    A recording device created by Thomas Edison.

  • Records

    Records
    Created by Thomas Edison along with the phonograph

  • Electric Light Bulb

    Electric Light Bulb
    Created in the 1800s, but was perfected by Thomas Edison.

  • Gasoline powered Tractor

    Gasoline powered Tractor
    Created by John Froelich.

  • X-Rays

    X-Rays
    Discovered by Wilhelm Von Rontgen.

  • Radio

    Radio
    First basic use of radio waves. Created by Nikola Tesla.

  • Airplane

    Airplane
    Created by the Wright Brothers. (Orvile and Wilbur)

  • Moving Assembly Line

    Moving Assembly Line
    Created by Henry Ford to produce cars faster than ever.

  • Gas Mask

    Gas Mask
    Created by Garret Augustus Morgan. Put into practical use on July 25, 1916 when used to save miners from an explosion.

  • First Working Computer (Z3)

    First Working Computer (Z3)
    The exact date of the creation of the Z3 is unspecified. Created by Konard Zuse.