| TAKS Objective | 3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and social influences on historical issues and events. |
| Knowledge and Skill Statement | (US 22) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of science and technology on the economic development of the United States.. |
| Student Expectation |
(A) explain the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations such as electric power, the telegraph and telephone, petroleum-based products, medical vaccinations, and computers on the development of the United States. (C) analyze the impact of technological innovations on the nature of work, the American labor movement, and businesses. |