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Timeline of Major Techonological Developments
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The Typewriter
People could begin to type things on their own. Gave people independence in their writing. The beginning of a major devleopment in typing and publishing. -
Barbed Wire
Was very significant for maintaining livestock as well as prisoners of a similar scenario. Was a development for the work force. -
The Telephone
Was a major step forward in communication. People could understnad each others voices. Was also a major thing for working, for communicating over a distance for the future to come. -
The Lightbulb
Was a major transition from candles, and other barbaric methods of conjuring light. To the use of electricity, a major and significant devleopment to be utilized through the lightbulb. -
The Metal Detector
Was significant for looking for any loose pieces of metal in an object in a job situation, etc. -
The Zipper
Was significant so people would not embarass themselves with exposed areas. Became a valuable asset in clothing throghout the time and the future -
The Radio
Was a major beginning in the way people relayed and accepted information. A major communicational development. -
The Tractor
Was a major factor in making agriculture easier on famers and their animals. Was used to transport farm things, as well as people. Useful to the weork force in many ways. -
The Wireless Telegraph
Was significant to have such a portable and readily accessible way to communicate. Was significant in the improved way people began to communicate. -
The Ford Model T
Was a major change in the way peple commuted. Could be significant for transporting peoeple or goods.
