I think that many changes occurred during the time period of 1890-1920 because of innovation/invention, education, and social darwinism. I think that innovation and inventions caused changes during this time period because, all of these new things meant that way of lives could be changed for the better. Secondly, education caused changes in society because of the way the community was now thinking. Finally, social darwinism played a role in causing the changes that took place during this time period. Inventions and Innovation played a crucial part in creating change during the 2nd industrial revolution.
“Achoo!” Fumes flowed through the air as a young man coughed. It was the year 1900, and 26% of boys ages 10-15 were already in the workforce. The United States faced many problems like this one in the early 1900’s. From sanitation, to wildlife, to labor and factories, the states were struggling.
Prior to the invention of the cotton gin in 1793, slaves had to hand pick over one hundred pounds of cotton per day. New technology, ways of transportation, and innovations in markets had a positive major effect on the United States from 1793 to 1850. New technology in the U.S. allowed the states to produce goods more efficiently. In 1793, American inventor Eli Whitney created the cotton gin, which allowed slaves in the South to easily separate cotton fiber from the seeds. The economic impact of Whitney’s gin was vast because it enabled slaves to produce over two hundred pounds of cotton per day.
With the assistance of innovations, older machines are able to be replaced with a more efficient and quick ability to produce products. Moreover, developments in textile machinery contributed to the start of industrialization in England. In Document 6, the table displays significant inventions that greatly impacted the textile industry. Three of the most important inventions that multiplied textile production are Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin, which quickly and safely separates the seed from raw cotton,
They began to have women and children work in factories instead of homes and farming because they less they get payed the more they save but for that happening it could cause protest or strikes. Child labor was very seductive and unfair because families couldn’t afford to buy food or provide care the children need which puts the children in sickness or even worst death. (Doc 3) Changes in the textile industry inventions were to use machinery, which was cheaper than products made by hand (which took a long time to create), therefore allowing the cloth to be cheaper to the consumer. The inventions were a flying shuttle that was helpful for increasing speed of weaving and that was created by John Kay and spinning jenny was for to spun 8-10 threads at a time; used at home which was invented by James Hargreaves and water frame was for large spinning machine driven by water in factories and that was create by Richard Arkwright. The power loom was created by Edward Cartwright and his invention was to water powered; automatically wove thread into cotton and cotton gin was to separate seed from raw cotton and that was created by
The factors that influenced the increased production of cotton from 1800-1860s was the increase in labors, increase in cotton farms, increase of cotton production in bales, the value of cotton, and technology that made it easier for farmers in the cotton industry. Technology was the cause that improved the cotton production in the year of 1800s to the 1860s, and because technology was one of the reasons that improved the cotton industry, it was easier for people to harvest cotton. Before the cotton gin were invented, slaves had to pick up a pile of cotton plants, and separate cotton fibers which takes a long, and slow process for one cotton ball for each plant. Cotton became a big industry when the cotton gin was invented in 1793 named Eli
America had its ups and downs in the early and mid century. We had our best years and also the worst. There were many continuities and changes that affected families and their lifestyles. Three major factors that Americans went through were the economy, jobs and racism.
It is fair to say that most would not want to live in a world without electricity, but if society cannot agree on an energy to use, this imaginary world could become a very real way of life. “Citizens and community members everywhere are seeking smart solutions to our biggest problem - the ecological collapse” (“Top 10 Pros and Cons” 1). The United States’ economy has been fueled by fossil fuels since the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. Then, the early 1900s introduced a new, versatile source, oil. Through the 1950s, most Americans viewed rapid economic growth and high consumer spending as positive trends but this prosperity was fouling air and water and damaging natural resources.
From the 1800s to the 1850s the United States was permanently changed for the better with advancements in everyday life. This period of time was crucial for the development of the society that we live in today with the vast amount of inventions in this time period. Many Americans of this time period began to rely on these modernized inventions which seemed as though they were now necessities, giving Americans a new way of everyday life. If America did not undergo these changes we would not be where we are today in society. With such drastic changes in technology and social and political aspects, the United States was completely transformed during the antebellum period.
Sol Lee Seth Pingel Geography 9 20 February 2024 The Changes in the 1920s and Their Changes Throughout the past century, humanity has witnessed some of the most rapid advancements in various fields. Many significant events have contributed to the changes, including the two large-scale wars, World War I and World War II. Especially the First World War, which occurred in the 1920s, has changed our lives the most. Although the high-class people made most of the important decisions, the commoners experienced most of the changes, shaping the world we know today. This transformative era challenged traditional values and laid the groundwork for the modern era's changes, particularly for the commoners, with topics such as technological developments,
Discuss the reasons why Americans were drawn to expansion in the late nineteenth century? America’s was drawn into continual westward expansion in the late nineteenth century because it wanted to expand trade amongst other reasons. There was that small-group of Americans who warned that the country must not let itself be shut out of the scramble for empire. American was beginning to a overflowing population of America, which according to, a census, which stated by census that there was no longer a clear line separating settled the land from unsettled land.
Exam Paper 1 In what ways did the American West of the late nineteenth century represent a contrast to the East? In what ways did the two regions resemble each other?
As the demand for the textiles industry continuously grew, the whole economy in that time period grew positively, especially the textiles economy. The spinning jenny sparked ideas for further inventions, that were needed to sustain the ever growing textiles industry, along with the Industrial revolution as a whole. Overall, the main reason the spinning jenny was extremely important to the Industrial Revolution as it increased the production of spun yarn. How did the spinning jenny impact both production and people’s
In both the early and late 19th century there were a lot of things that contributed to the growth of America. Economically, during this point in time there was extreme growth. Up to the end of the Civil war, the way people went about life was about to change even more than what has already changed in the last fifty years. Post-Civil war, over 4 million slaves were freed. They migrated and assimilated towards the pacific coast and towards northern states.
Primary sources were the main sources used to investigate the changing landscape in the mid-19th century. These sources included Historic Ordnance Survey maps (Ordnance Survey Ireland, 2016), Griffith Valuation maps (OMS Services Ltd, Eneclann Ltd and the National Library of Ireland, 2003), 1841 and 1851 Census information (University of Essex, 2004-2007) and Griffith Valuation Household Returns (OMS Services Ltd, Eneclann Ltd and the National Library of Ireland, 2003). The Ordnance Survey (OS) maps were created in 1838. The OS maps provide information about provinces, counties, baronies, parishes and townland names. These maps also portray buildings, settlement and the physical landscape in Ireland at the time.
