In this lesson, you will analyze the ways that technological innovation has impacted the United States over time. Technology of some type has always been a part of the daily lives of Americans. Think about how technology impacts your life. The items below are examples of technological innovations that impact our daily lives today.

Click on each item that you use.

→ Reflection: How many did you choose? How do these items impact your life? Can you think of other ways that technology impacts your life?

In the following sections, you will learn how inventors and their inventions changed the world. During the 19th century, there were many inventions that transformed the way Americans worked, moved, and communicated. Technological innovations were created in response to the changing needs of the country.