Changes in America Late 1800s versus the 1900s

Transportation There were many changes in transportation as America entered the 1900s (the 20th Century) Henry Ford developed the Assembly Line. That helped to improve transportation by making the automobile more affordable.

What were the results of improved Transportation? Greater mobility it was easier to go places. Creation of jobs it takes people to build cars and the things cars need. Growth of transportation related industries. like oil, road construction, steel, automobile Movement to the suburbs. People could afford the cars, so now they could live farther from work and other things they needed.

What other advances in transportation were made during this time? The Airplane The Wright Brothers are considered to be the first in flight.

Communications Increased availability of the telephone. Development of the Radio. Guglielmo Marconi was the first to send wireless signals. First the Radio, then Broadcast Radio. David Sarnoff develops broadcast radio. Development of Movies. Movies begin to be used as entertainment

Ways electrification changed life Labor saving devices. Washing machine Electric stoves Water pumps Electric lights People could do more at night with lights. Entertainment radio

People You Gotta Know Henry Ford Developed the assembly line. Wright Brothers First in flight.

People You Gotta Know Guglielmo Marconi Was the first to David Sarnoff send wireless signals. David Sarnoff Developed broadcast radio

Wood Stove Electric Stove

The Model T

What Good Was A Water Pump? Without the water pump With the water pump

How many things can you think of that are different between the Late 19th century and the early part of the 20th century? How many things can you think of that are different between the Late 20th century and the early part of the 21st century?