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29,000 BCE
Pottery
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11,000 BCE
Farming
Farming was first invented after localized climate change took place. The significance of farming was for more abundant food supplies, and farming was a way to tie people to their land. -
6000 BCE
Irrigation
Irrigation is applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, and lawns. Irrigation is important because it allows for crop production and helps with growing land. -
4200 BCE
The Wheel
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3500 BCE
Sailing
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3400 BCE
Weaving
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3200 BCE
Writing
Written language for communication. It is significant because it allows societies to grow and advance, passing down knowledge via books and other resources. Cuneiform was the first writing language. -
2550 BCE
The Great Pyramid
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2500 BCE
Bronze Working
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1400 BCE
Ironworking
Iron was created to achieve wide variety of uses of domestic needs. Iron-working is significant because it allows for kinds of extensive agriculture, efficient hunting, etc. -
600 BCE
Roman Concrete
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323 BCE
Death Of Alexander The Great
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206 BCE
Compass
Compasses were invented as a device for divination. The Compass was first used to worship, fortune-telling, and geomancy. The compass is used nowadays to locate direction, and which way to go. -
4 BCE
Birth Of Christ
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105
Paper
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476
Fall Of The Roman Empire
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610
Islam Founded
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700
Windmill
The first windmill was invented by the Greeks. Windmills were first used throughout the high medieval and early modern periods. Windmills are significant for being a renewable energy source. -
800
Gunpowder
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1268
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are vision eye wear with lenses to hold them in front of a persons eyes. Eyeglasses were made so that people were able to see better. Eyeglasses are significantly important because they help people with a wide variety of vision issues. -
1270
Mechanical Clock
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1440
Printing Press
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1492
Columbus Sails to W. Indies
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Pilgrims Land Plymouth Rock
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Paper Currency
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American Independence
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STEAM Locomotive
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Bicycle
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Photography
Photography is the art, application, and practice of creating images by recording light. Photography is significant because it is an important tool for telling stories and preserving memories. -
Mechanical Reaper
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Deere Self-Scouring Plow
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Vulcanized Rubber
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Man Made Fertilizer
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Telephone
A telephone is a device that enables two or more users to conduct conversation. Telephones are important because they are simple to operate and offer immediate communication. -
Rechargeable Battery
The first rechargeable battery was invented by Gaston Plante. Batteries were first used to power the lights in train carriages. Rechargeable batteries are significant for long-term savings. -
US Civil War Ends
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Pasteurization
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Typewriter
Typewriter is a mechanical machine for typing characters. The typewriting is important because it helped revolutionize the world of work. The ease of speed and communication has increased immensely since typewriters. -
Phonograph
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Light Bulb
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Coca - Cola
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Diesel Engine
The Diesel Engine was created by Rudolf Diesel as a way to enable independent craftsmen and artisans to compete with the large industry. The significance of the Diesel Engine is that it delivers better acceleration, towing, and hauling. -
Motion Pictures
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Wright Bros Fly
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Ford Model T
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World War l
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Fordson Tractor
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Transatlantic Flight
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First Radio Station
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Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. Television is significant for advertising, entertainment, news, and sports. -
Penicillin
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Nylon
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World War ll Begins
The World War ll began with the German invasion of Poland. World War ll was significant because it resulted in the extension of the Soviet Union Power. -
A Bombs Dropped On Japan
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Transistor
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Barcodes
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AI
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McDonald's
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Polio Vaccine
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Sputnik Launch
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Moonlanding
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Pong Debuts
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VHS VCR
The VHS VCR was invented to make videos at home possible, affordable, and easier. The purpose of the VHS VCR was to allow users to record and playback television programs and movies, and that is why VHS is so significant. -
Apple ll Personal Computer
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CD
A CD is a type of optical disc used for storing digital data. CD's are significant because they allow people to backup software, share files, and distribute software. -
Sony Walkman
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Smallpox Eradicted Worldwide
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Internet
The internet was invented as a way for the government to share information. Internet is a super significant thing for the world because it allows people more affordable and efficient access to basic amenities. -
Motorola DynaTec Cell Phone
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CRISPR
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Nanotubes
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is wireless technology that is for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices. Bluetooth is significant because it allows people to wireless connect to phones, laptops, etc. -
Cloning Of Dolly
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Wifi
Wifi is a radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device. Wifi is extremely important because it allows devices to interface with the internet. -
Ipod Debuts
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Google Maps
Google maps is an app that helps you find places and provides you with directions. Google maps is important in this world because it has helped thousands of people get directions and real time traffic information. -
Netflix Streaming
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Iphone Debuts
I phones are electronic devices. These are important because they allowed communication, work, entertainment, and other things become effectively easier. -
Bitcoin
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