Over time, technology has made significant changes. Inventors like Eli Whitney, Samuel Morse, Alexander Graham Bell, and others used their creativity to create technology that made life a little easier for Americans during the 19th century. Place the inventions below in the order in which they were invented. Drag the invention to the correct location.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.

In this lesson, you have learned how creativity and technology have changed the United States over time. Inventions of the 19th century changed the way that Americans communicated with each other. Through travel and trade, Americans were able to connect with each other in ways that had not been seen before. The inventions of this time have also impacted the way Americans communicate today, in the United States and globally.

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