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The Telegraph
Samuel F. B. Morse sent his first message on the telegraph. This is important because it signaled a start of a communications revelution. -
Drake Strikes oil
Edwin L. Drake struck oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania, This is important because it made oil more efficient and cheaper. -
The Transcontinental Railroad
The final golden spike was drivien into the railroad by presedent Stanford. This is important because it was the completion of the transcontinental railroad -
The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell patented the "talking telegraph." This is important because this was the first form the telephone. -
Edison, a Master of Invention
Edison built a power plandt that lit dozens of buildings in New York City. This is important because it impressed investers which eventually lead to a cetral power plant.