U4 Growth of Cities. by Owen Michael

1876: Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:23:16 UTC

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone which revolutionized communication.

1878: Thomas Edison invents the phonograph

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:27:52 UTC

The phonograph also revolutionized communication. You could transfer messages over long distances. This was very important to get information to get around.

1882: First electrical generating station

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:29:13 UTC

This was really important because electricity was beginning to be used more and more during this time. It could power all of the light bulbs and other things.

1886: First automobile invented

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:30:53 UTC

The first car was invented this really helped travel and made traveling long distances way easier.

1901: Invention of the electric powered vacuum cleaner

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:32:14 UTC

This would make cleaning way easier and is still in most households to this day.

1902: Flatiron building built

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:33:55 UTC

This is one of the most iconic buildings. It had its strange shape because it had a steel frame and the walls didn't hold the support.

1903: Wright Brothers fly first airplane

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:35:29 UTC

The plane also helped with travel with people and goods. We have enhanced the plane and still use it today.

1908: Henry Ford introduces the Model T

owenm27 — 2023-12-15 01:37:31 UTC

This is the first commercially available automobile because of the assembly line. This made cars more available and more useful.