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Jan 1, 1445
The Printing Press
The printing press revolutionized writing. People were able to get information a lot faster, and education became much more advanced. -
The Calculator
The calculator was invented by William Seward Burroughs in 1642. The calculator had a presence in ancient Egypt, but now became more complex. The calculator allowed people to do more complex math. To use the calculator, you would turn the dials and add to your numbers. -
The Door Lock
The door lock was created in 1778 by Linus York Jr., and is still used today. The lock improved home and business security. -
The Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in the year 1793. Its sole purpose was to separate the cotton strands from the seeds and the stems. It boosted the popularity of cotton in the South and created an even bigger expanse of slavery. -
The Combine
The combine was invented during the 19th century by Lewis Miller. His version of the combine had the blade in the front of the combine, to the side of the horses, instead of in back. -
The John Deere Plow
John Deere created the steel plow in 1837. The plow is used to break up the ground and plant the seeds of the farmer's crop. There were wooden plows, but because the soil of the Midwest was different while being settled, those plows kept breaking. The steel plows lasted longer and did a more efficient job. -
The Telephone
The telephone was created in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell. The telephone made communication quicker and easier. It also made it more effective. -
The Mosaic
The style of art known as Mosaic was introduced by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the son of the founder of Tiffany & Co., and influenced many people of the 19th century. This form of art became very popular, and still is today. -
The Filament
Lewis Latimer created the filament for the electric lightbulb in the year 1880. His filament was a carbon filament, and allowed for the light bulb to burn a little longer than the past filament. -
The Radio
The radio was invented in 1895 by Guglielmo Marconi. The radio provided information, entertainment, and music to its listeners.
