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Rise of an Industry
- The 2nd Industrial Revolution was a time
for many inventions and developments in
the United States!
- Each of you are going to get a chance to
research a specific invention that came out
during the 2nd Industrial Revolution.
- Each of the inventions below have different
questions that you are going to answer
when researching your invention.
Here’s what you need to know!
- For each invention there is a series of questions
that you will need to answer by researching the
inventions.
- Follow the list below so that you can make sure
you cover each thing on the slide.
1. Answer each question in full and complete
sentences
2. Site your sources in the speaker notes at the
bottom of the page using the Gale Research
Database.
3. Include pictures of your invention.
4. Make sure to dress up you slide, change font
style, change background, add animation, etc
Invention Topic: Dynamite
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Invention Topic: Traffic Light
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Invention Topic: Motorcycle
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Invention Topic: Telephone
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Invention Topic: Light Bulb
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Invention Topic: Steam Turbine
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Invention Topic: Christmas Lights
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Invention Topic: Maxim Machine Gun
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Invention Topic: Swiss Army Knife
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Invention Topic: Hershey Bar
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Invention Topic: Vacuum Cleaner
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Invention Topic: Flashlight
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Invention Topic: Air Conditioner
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Invention Topic: Airplane
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Invention Topic: Zipper
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Invention Topic: Toaster
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Invention Topic: Telegraph
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Invention Topic: Typewriter
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Invention Topic: Automobile
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Invention Topic: Steam-powered Grain Elevator
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Invention Topic: McCormick Reaper
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Invention Topic: Singer Sewing Machine
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Invention Topic: Refrigerator
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Invention Topic: Washing Machine
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Invention Topic: Dishwasher
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Invention Topic: The Radio
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