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First oil well drilled in PA
The first oil well was a huge breakthrough in the us economy that would replace coal and eventually fuel the automotive industry. -
The completion of transcontinental railroad
The transcontinental railroad was a huge breakthrough for industry. The new railway made it possible to ship manufactured goods faster and more effectively then ever before. This in turn created more jobs in industry and manufacturing. the new railroad also kicked off the coal mining industry as coal is neccesary to run the train cars steam engine. -
Rockefeller founds standard oil
upon the discovery of the new natural resource of oil there became a demand for it. Rockefeller took this as his opportunity to take over the oil industry. in turn he created the Standard oil co. an oil drilling company founded on the new invention of the oil well. -
Alexander grahm bell patents telephone
Bell patents what is argueablly the most revelutionary invention of his time. The new telephone would revolutionize long distance communication. -
Bells "telephone" is introduced to the white house
In 1777 bells invention of the telephone found its way into the white house. This highly improved long distance communication. -
Edison Perfects incandesant light
Thomas edison was undoubtabley one of the most brilliant inventors of his time. He was the first person to chanel electricity in such a way that it would produce a sustained source of light.nthis source of light would eventually replace candles and oil lanterns. -
Railroads develope standard timezones
Railroads devloped timzones sectionized from east to west due to the time difference caused by the earths rotation. -
First electric trolley line was invented
The first electric trolley line was significant because it was the first time electricity had been channeled and turned into motion. This showed what the future may hold for electricity. -
Carnegie steel company was formed
The carnegie steel company was the first company to mass produce steel. steel was a revolutionary material that did not rust, unlike iron. it was also much stronger but in turn made it less maluble.
