Today, in class, Mr. Bruns talked about his section from chapter six or so. We continued with our presentations today.
Lindsey talked about Thomas Edison, who created the phonograph, which was the first machine able to accurately record and play back audio. He was also the creator of the lightbulb, which changed the world! He was renowned for innovation of the telegraph system. Edison even created the electric vote count system, which it was turned down since it was ahead of its time.
Thomas Edison built the first commercial power station. Electric companies and systems grew in fame and were installed all over the nation. He invented the first motion-picture camera, also known as the "Kinetoscope." He also did something involving the first film with a person pretending to sneeze.
Christopher Sholes patented the first typewriter in 1868. He later worked with Edison to improve teh model. The letter arrangement, which is still used today, was arranged from the least used to most used keys. Mr. Bruns mentioned that the light bulb is probably the most important invention that Edison produced. The telephone is a close second, which was invented by Alexander Graham bell, who also was involved in the production of the microphone.
Dru later talked about the expansion west and the transcontinental railroad. TODAY I LEARNED THAT TIME ZONES ARE BASED UPON RAILROAD STATIONS.
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