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("1920")

Economic Growth

The Radio

("Old Radio")

The radio started broadcasting in 1920.
The first broadcast was done by KDKA
1922 there were 60 radio stations in the US
Between 1920 and 1930 over 60% of families had radios
Many things were broadcasted like sporting events and weather updates

Penicillin

("Penicillin")

Invented by Alexander Fleming in 1928
Discovered by Fleming on Accident after coming home to his lab
It breaks down bacteria so its an antibiotic
One of the most important medical discoveries ever
Used to treat infections

The Vacuum

("1920's Vacuum")

Was built in 1860 by Daniel Hess but called the carpet sweeper
In the 1920 was improved to increase effectivity
In 1920 disposable bags were added for connivence
In 1924 a Swedish man introduced the Electrolux tank vacuum
Hoover amped up the dirt removal of their vacuums in 1926

The Washing Machine

("1920 Washing Machine")

Built in 1908
Became popular in the 1920's
More innovations were made during the 1920's
Used a wooden drum to wash clothing

Insulin

("Insulin")

Invented by Sir Frederick Banting in 1922
Banting believed that the pancreas held the key to insulin
Experimented with dog's Pancreas to get results.
Eventually found that the medication was able to lower the blood sugar

Works Cited

Insulin. Two Tons of Pig Parts: Making Insulin in the 1920s, Smithsonian, americanhistory.si.edu/ blog/2013/11/two-tons-of-pig-parts-making-insulin-in-the-1920s.html. Accessed 27 Apr. 2017. 1920's. Youtube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uoO-cwVhY4. Accessed 27 Apr. 2017. "1920s New Technology." Weebly, 1920newtechnologyhanyoung.weebly.com/appliances.html. Accessed 27 Apr. 2017. 1920's Vacuum. 1920s New Technology, Weebly, 1920newtechnologyhanyoung.weebly.com/index.html. 1920's Washing Machine. 1920s New Technology, Weebly, 1920newtechnologyhanyoung.weebly.com/ appliances.html. Old Radio. Wayne's Old Time Radio Page, oldtimeradiopage.com/. Accessed 27 Apr. 2017. Penicillin. Emaze, www.emaze.com/@AFLQQFL/Penicillin. Accessed 27 Apr. 2017.