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Farming allowed for a surplus in crops which allowed societies to reproduce at a higher rate, leading to development on all scales. -
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Ironworking allowed for stronger tools that helped societies do tasks easier. -
Sailing allowed for the exploration of the world, spreading culture and ideas. -
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Writing is crucial to human development and is what allows for communication. -
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The compass improved travel which expanded global exploration. -
Paper allowed for the spread of ideas through people and generations. -
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Gunpowder allowed for increased warfare, and eventually helped develop firearms. -
The mechanical clock added structure to civilizations by being a reliable source of time. -
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The printing press allowed for faster travel of ideas and art by being able to be produced faster. -
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America's independence from Great Britain allowed for democracy in America and the beginning of the USA. -
The Steam Locomotive allowed for travel which improved trade and furthered levels of infrastructure. -
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Pasteurization improved the quality of foods humans eat, decreasing the number of deaths from food-related illnesses. -
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The end to the civil war allowed for the abolishment of slavery, furthering our development as a society. -
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Motion pictures allowed for another form of art which eventually engrains itself in a society's culture. -
Planes are crucial to our society because they can travel faster than ship and car over oceans and land. -
Cars are crucial to our society because of their ability for fast, solo travel. -
World War I is crucial to the beginning of more modern warfare, with new weapons. -
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Transatlantic flight allows for quick travel between places historically very separate. -
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Dropping Atomic bombs introduced nuclear weapons to war, which still has consequences today. -
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The moon landing marked a important point in technological advancement. -
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