Around 1800 economic growth began accelerating, In the west, this gave inventors greater access and ability to get their inventions out there. Inventions are tools that increase our efficiency letting us do more work in less time. inventors often face adversity, But they may also become wealthy and successful. Over the past 200 years, Newer and newer inventions have helped transform our world quicker then ever before. Ancient bridges were heavy and had several limitations. James Finley combined engineering and knowledge of ancient bridges to develop a newer and efficient design. suspension of bridges are relatively light and cheap structures given their strength others quickly copied his design. Their economic impact has been immeasurable. Networks of buried pipes began to proliferate during the middle ages . Fredrick Graff invented iron fire plugs to replace wooden ones. Fire hydrants provide a convenient supply of water for fire fighters. other towns copied the plug. Hydrants help firefighters save lives and property. Rail transport developed since the 1500s and by 1800 low pressure steaming hinted at high pressure engines Richard built the first locomotive from a small mobile high pressure steam engines in 1801 based on his mining experience locomotives enable efficient long distance mass transport people and goods public demonstrations and trials generated interest by 1900 the locomotive had helped transform Britain and America.
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