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Unit VII: What, Then, Is This American? ca. 1865 - 1900

Question/Problem 6:What were the major inventions and new technologies of the late 1800s?

Industrial Hall of Fame Nominees
Alexander Graham Belltelephone
Henry Bessemersteel production
Melville Bissellcarpet sweeper
Gail Borden condensed milk
William Seward Burroughsadding machine
The Duryea brothers gasoline automobile
George Eastmankodak camera
Thomas Alva Edisonincandescent bulb
Carrie Eversonmetallurgy
King C. Gillettesafety razor/disposable blade
Charles Goodyearrubber tires
John Gorrieice-making machine
Herman Hollerithelectric tabulating machine
Amanda T. Jonesvacuum canning
William Kellysteel production
Elijah McCoyengine lubricating cup
Jan Matzeligershoe lasting machine
Elishu Otissafety elevator
George Pullmansleeping car
James Rittycash register
Christopher Scholestypewriter
Henry W. Seelyelectric iron
Isaac Merrit Singer sewing machine
Harriet Strongwater conservation techniques
Gustavas Swiftrefrigerated railroad cars
Nikola Teslaalternating current electricity
Lewis Watermanfountain pen
George Westinghouseair brakes
Granville Woodsrailroad induction telegraph

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