CONTENT STATEMENT
- Many technological innovations that originated in Ohio benefitted the United States.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Ohio has influenced the development of the United States. Inventors from Ohio have contributed innovations which have benefitted the United States.
For example:
- the light bulb made it possible for people to work and play after dark;
- the phonograph introduced a new way for people to be entertained in their home;
- the traffic light and gas mask improved safety;
- the cash register helped businesses keep track of money;
- the electric starter and ethyl gasoline for the automobile improved transportation; and
- the airplane made it possible for people and goods to travel long distances in less time.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Explain how technological innovations of inventors from Ohio or that originated in Ohio benefitted the United States.