Technological Advancements In Construction, Transportation, and Communication In American Society From 1865 to 1929 (ER)
By erubio21
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American Society
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The "Chilled Plow"
James Oliver revolutionized farming practices in the Midwest with the “chilled plow”. An economical tool allowing farmers to cultivate harsh Midwestern land, ex. cutting through grass roots and withstanding damage from rocks.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad’s completion stimulated economic growth, further western expansion, and better access to supplies. Farmers were now able to procure machinery, facilitate shipment/sale of cattle and mining deposits, and ship product back east[3].
[3]Corbett, U.S. History, chapter 17, section 17.2
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The Telephone is Here!
Alexander Graham receives a patent for the telephone[1]. The telephone greatly facilitated communication, allowing for quicker message delivery and response times. For the first time, Americans are connected, bridging the distance in seconds or minutes, not days. The telephone provides an easier mode of communication, revolutionizing the way business is conducted.
[1]Corbett, chapter 18, section 18.1
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The First Chicago Skyscraper
Urban expansion faced graphic limitations, ever increasing population, and citizen demands for convenient access to urban centers. The most lucrative solution was upward expansion. In 1885, the first skyscraper is completed in Chicago[1], developed as a means of overcoming the increased need for space in urban life.
[1]Corbett, chapter 19, section 19.1
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You Get a Car! Everyone gets a Car!
Henry Ford’s implementation of the “assembly line”, a focus on efficiency and time management during production[1]. Consequently, lowering labor costs drastically and causing a price drop in Ford’s Model T from $850 to a more affordable $300[2].
[1]Corbett, chapter 24, section 24.1, [2]Corbett, chapter 24, section 24.1
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Air Travel
Charles Lindbergh became the first human to singlehandedly fly a plane from NY to Paris in only 33 hours[1]. Proving air travel is possible and a mode of transportation. Companies such as Ford and Boeing answered the need by creating airplanes specifically designed for passenger travel[2].
[1]Corbett, chapter 24, section 24.1,[2]Corbett, chapter 24, section 24.1Link text
