Wright Brothers
All About Them
Background
Orville - born in 1871, died in 1948
Wilbur - born in 1867, died in 1912
They both went to high school but did not receive a diploma. Orville dropped out to start a printing business. Wilbur joined him. They then started inventing many more other things.
Inventions
Bicycle - Wright Cycle Company
First flying airplane
Kite - Wright Kite
The Wright Brothers were important because they set up later and more advanced planes for easier transportation. Planes could now be used for the army, as well.
Bicycles were also used for faster transportation.
kite