Energy Timeline by Astrid and Malia

Coal Becomes the Chosen Source of Energy

1690

This shift means stronger steel but also fossil fuels being put on the stage.

Steam Engine Invented

1698

The steam engine revolutionized ships and trains.

Start of the Industrial Revolution

1760

This is the start of a huge textile industry, poor working conditions, and rapid urbanization.

First US Gas Well

1821

William Hart dug the first gas well in the US in Fredonia, New York.

Coal Power Iron Forges in New England

1830

Coal allowed inferior alloys to be burned off and that caused stronger metal.

End of the Industrial Revolution

1840

This is the end of a huge textile industry, poor working conditions, and rapid urbanization. Now we see the benefits and drawbacks this revolution caused.

First US Oil Well

1859

Edwin Drake created the first oil well in the US in Titusville, Pennsylvania.

Nuclear Fission for Energy

1939

This discovery would give way to nuclear power.

World's First Windmill Farm

1980

The world's first windmill farm was installed in the US in southern New Hampshire.

Chernobyl

1986

This was a destructive nuclear accident that made the world scared of nuclear power.