Thinking outside-of-the-box and innovation have always been encouraged in the U.S. In the past 200 years there have been 3 waves of breakthrough inventions that changed the world.
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How well do you know American inventors and what they invented?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge and even if you do not know all of them, you’ll get a chance to learn about them.
Over the years, the U.S. has been incredibly fortunate to prosper from the ingenuity, drive, and fearlessness of inventors and entrepreneurs from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. Recently, major television programs, such as Netflix, have taken to highlighting the stories of famous inventors and honoring their legacy and contributions to American society. For example, the upcoming Netflix show, "Self Made," follows the story of Madam C.J. Walker, a trailblazing African American female entrepreneur and inventor who is actually featured in AH's Playbuzz quiz! America prides itself on not only cultivating innovation, but recognizing inventors who have made a lasting impact on American society. By doing so, the future generations of inventors can be inspired!"
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A Texas native, Bianca Navia is currently in her junior year at Arizona State University, pursuing a dual major in Political Science and Global Studies. She is most passionate about international affairs, diplomacy, foreign languages, traveling, and teaching. A fun fact about her? She’s the oldest of four sisters in a big Cuban-Italian-American family!