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Period: to
19th century
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1804
In 1804 the first steam locomotive was invented in England -
1825
The first passenger train began operating.Trains became a major way to travel long distances. -
1885
In 1885, Karl Benz built the first gasoline-powered car. -
Period: to
20th century
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1903
In 1903 ,the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. -
1908
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T, The First affordable car for families. Roads and Highways expanded,making travel easier. -
1950
In 1950,airplanes became popular for long-distance travel. -
1969
In 1969, the Apollo11 mission landed the first humans on the moon -
21th century
Today, high-speed trains, electric cars and self-driving vehicles