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Post Civil War Inventions and Technology

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Oil Drilling Drakemade the discovery and production of this raw material cheaper increasing kerosene supply
Light Bulb EdisonSuccessfully used bamboo as a filament
Created alternating currentMade the distribution of electricity cheaper and more available
Electric Sewing Machingcaused the major growth of the textile industry
Refrigerator Westinghousehouseholds were able to have this appliance when electricity became widely available
Telegraph MorseThe development of this code revolutionized the use of the telegraph.
transcontinental railroadcompletion enabled coast to coast travel and shipping
Time ZonesThe syncronization of this was caused by the expanding rail system
Bessemer processenabled steel production to become cheaper through mass production
Henry FordUsed the assembly line to mass produce automobiles


Social Studies Teacher
Blandford Academy
Petersburg, VA

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