Pennsylvania is known for several important inventions and foods. Some iconic Pennsylvania foods include pretzels, scrapple, and sausage. The Ferris wheel, a popular amusement ride, was invented in 1893 in Pennsylvania by George Ferris. Pennsylvania also saw the invention of the steamboat, created by John Fitch to be powered by steam, and the electric computer. The state's history of many first inventions and electronics makes the author proud to grow up in Pennsylvania.

1. Scott Guinter
Social Studies
Inventions Made By Pennsylvania

2. Some of the food that Pennsylvania made are
pretzels,
scrapple,
sausage, and
mushrooms.

3. The Ferris wheel is something we all love.
Did you know:
it was made in 1893,
it was made by Mr. Gorge Ferris,
the first Ferris wheel had 4 seats, and
we still use the Ferris wheel today.

4. Pennsylvania had a lot of first inventions. One of
them is the steamboat. The steamboat is a boat
powered by steam. John Fitch made the first
successful steamboat.

5. Another Pennsylvania invention was the electric
computer. You could not do research on it, and
you could not play on it!

6. What makes Pennsylvania's history so
special to me…
I think Pennsylvania is special because
it has a lot of electronics.
It is also special because
we made stuff first. I am
honored to grow up in this
state. I also love the food.