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First human powered submarine
The first human powered submarine came about in 1620. This invention made it possible for humans to explore the ocean to greater depths than before. Fits into this stage because of the service of being able to send humans farther down into the depths of the ocean. Negative: Not exactly fool proof system. Prosperity -
New Form of Blood Transfusion
A new for of blood transfusion was invented in 1625. with this invention transfusion of blood became easier and safer for the patients involved. Negative: still not as healthy as hoped. Fits into this stage because it provided a service of easier blood transfusion. Prosperity -
Barometer invented
The barometer was invented in 1650. This invention made it possiple to measure air pressure. This also helped scientists figure out important information about chemical reactions. Negative: People think they can do more dangerous experiments. This fits into this stage because it allowed people to measure new things. Prosperity -
Creation of Champagne
Champagne was created in 1670. with this invention it created a new way for people to celbrate happy ocassions with family and friends. Negative: Just gave people another substance to get drunk on. This fits into this stage because it gave people something to drink at a celebration. Prosperity -
Patent of the pocket watch
The first pocket watch came about in 1675. This made it possible for people to tell time no matter where they were and if there were no clocks around. Negative impact would be that people would rather have these than previous watches. This fits into this stage because it provided the service of making it easier to tell time. Prosperity -
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Agricultural Period
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Fire Extinguisher invented
French C. Hoppfer pattened the fire extinguisher in 1722. This invention made it easier for people to put out small fires instead of having to call fire departments just for a small stove fire. Negative: Made fire fighters less needed for the smaller fires. This Fits into this stage because it allowed people in the agriculture industry to put out their own fires. Prosperity -
First Mercury Thermometer
The mercury thermometer first came about in 1724. although this is a dangerous element it is a more effective way to measure temperature. This fits into this stage because it helped farmers keep their barns at a proper temperature. Negative: highly dangerous chemical involved, Prosperity -
Flying Shuttle
John Kay invented the flying shuttle in 1733. This invention made it possible for people to weave things together faster than they could before this invention. Negative: less weavers needed to keep up with demand. This fits into the stage because it helped with the agriculture industry. Prosperity -
Ligahtning Rod invented
Ben Franklin invented the lightning rod in 1752. This made it possible for people to divert lightning and absorb its energy in this rod. When this happened it saved the building from being struck by lightning. This fits into this stage because it helped protect barns and animals in those barns from lightning. Negative: where does the energy of the lightning go? Prosperity -
Flush Toilet was invented
The flush toilet was invented in 1775. This invention helped get rid of human waste faster instead of having it sit around and stink for up to a week. Negative: less sanitary workers needed. This fits into the stage because it made a more practical way to dispose of waste. Prosperity -
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Industrial Period
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Dishwasher Invented
The dishwasher was invented in 1850. This invention made it easier for people to wash dishes instead of having to do them by hand. It also made it easier to do large amounts of dishes at one time. Negative: More water usage. This fits into this stage because it industrialized the way people do dishes. Recovery -
Combustion Engine invented
Jean Lenoir invented the internal combustion engine in 1858. This was an advancement in the engine world which made vehicles and machines more powerful. Negative: more powerful and dangerous machines. This fits into this stage because it made it easier for industries to mass produce. Recovery -
Dynamite invented
Dynamite was invented in 1866 by Alfred Nobel. This invention made it possible to destroy multiple or very large buildings at one time because of the possibility of a large explosion. Negative: can kill anything within a large range. This fits into this stage because they are able to blow up multiple things at once clearing way to industrialize America. Recovery -
First Mail Order Catalog
The first mail order catalog came out in 1872, and was invented by A.M. ward. This allowed people to order things they wanted without going out to the store to buy the items. Negative: retail stores get less business. This fits into this stage because it industrialized the way people buy new items. Prosperity -
Machine Gun
The machine gun was invented by Harim Maxim in 1885. This invention can be considered a mistake because it has made mass shootings easier to pull off, but it also made military strategies more effective because troops did not have to reload as often. Negative: able to kill multiple people at once. This fits into this stage because it created a new way of warfare. Prosperity -
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Information Period
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Neon Light
The neon light was invented in 1902 by George Claude. This invention made it easier for businesses to advertise during the night because neon lights can be seen from greater distances in the dark. Negative: costly to make. This fits into this stage because it made it easier to get information out at night. prosperity -
first piloted helicopter
Paul Cornu invented the first piloted helicopter in 1907. This allowed cops to search for lost things in the air easier and helped with air travel for military purposes. The helicopter fits into this stage because it made it easier to transport information. Negative: high cost of development. Prosperity -
Pop up Toaster Invented
The pop up toaster was invented in 1919 by Charles Strite. This made it possible for toast to just pop up when it was done so people no longer had to watch for toast to be done. Negative: more electricity costs. This fits this stage because of its advancement in technology. Recession -
Insulin invented
Insulin was invented by Sir Frederick Grant Banting in 1922. This invention made it possible for people to live with diabetes, and control their diabetes. Negative: high cost to acquire. Fits into this stage because of its advancement in medicine. Depression -
VCR invented
The VCR was invented in 1971 by Charles Ginsburg. This invention made it easier for people to watch movies at home without going out and spending money every time they wanted to see it. Negative: movie theatres less crowded. This fits this stage because it is an advancement in technology. Prosperity
