History of Transportation
Automobiles The invention of the automobile started in 1769. Nicholas Cugnot developed a steam powered road vehicle to try to haul heavy cannons. Fifteen years after, Britain produced the first working steam engine carriage.
Automobiles Henry Ford is often the first name that comes to mind of the history of the automobile. In 1908, he introduced the Model T.
Automobiles Cars are much different today. Since the Model T, cars have improved ever since. On the right, is a Ford car today.
Airline Industry At the same time Ford was introducing the Model T, the Wright brothers had their own project. They were trying to invent a flying vehicle. The first flight took place in 1903.
Airline Industry Planes today are much more improved. On the right is the way we fly through air today.
Electricity Electricity began with Benjamin Franklin's experiment with a kite one stormy night in Philadelphia.
Electricity Benjamin Franklin's knowledge changed our lives. Electricity has transformed our nation.
Advertising Advertising began with Egyptians and then the first electric sign appeared in New York's time square in 1882. Advertisers use tricks and psychology today to get us to buy everything imaginable.
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