1. Cotton Gin 2. Steam Boat 3. Steam Engine
1. The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in 1794. After he got a patent for it, it became popular across the Southern United States. It saved time because slaves no longer had to individually pick the seeds out of cotton, they could instead just put it through the cotton gin. One negative effect is that it did increase slavery in the United States. Although it was popular, Whitney didn't make that much money from the cotton gin. Despite this, Whitney is considered a pioneer of industrialization.
"Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 01 June 2014. I used this website to learn facts about the cotton gin. It told me how it was created, and what it's purpose was. I was interested in how it affected the ratio of slavery, and how in a way it paved way for the American Civil War.
"Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney." History.com. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 01 June 2014. I used this website to learn facts about the cotton gin. It told me how it was created, and what it's purpose was. I was interested in how it affected the ratio of slavery, and how in a way it paved way for the American Civil War.
2. The steamboat was invented in 1807 by Robert Fulton. Though he was not the first person to think of the vessel, he built the first one. Fulton's invention went on journeys from New York City, to Albany, New York. Over the years, steamboat use only became more popular. Canals specifically for it were built in the 1820s and 1830s. Steamboats were used for a plethora of things, including transportation of people, goods, and freight shipment. Steamboats are still used today, although they aren't nearly as common as they were in the 19th Century.
"American Technology - Boundless Open Textbook." Boundless. Boundless, n.d. Web. 05 June 2014. This website gave me more information about the steamboat. It's origins, it's concept and just an overall background. Considering I knew pretty much nothing about the steamboat beforehand, this website was pretty useful. The information is neat and well written, and gives a brief but overall good description of the steamboat.
"American Technology - Boundless Open Textbook." Boundless. Boundless, n.d. Web. 05 June 2014. This website gave me more information about the steamboat. It's origins, it's concept and just an overall background. Considering I knew pretty much nothing about the steamboat beforehand, this website was pretty useful. The information is neat and well written, and gives a brief but overall good description of the steamboat.
3. The Steam Engine was invented by Thomas Savery in 1698. It went through many changes and improvements however over the next century. One person who improved the steam engine was James Watt. In 1769 Watt got a patent for what would become the most popular steam engine during the Industrial Revolution. He came up with a new cylinder engine that was more efficient than the one that was created by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. This was the most common design for a steam engine during the 18th and 19th century. In honor of his hard work he has a unit of power named after him. I case you didn't know its called...the Watt!
Bellis, Mary. "Steam Engine History." About.com Inventors. About.com, 05 Mar. 2014. Web. 05 June 2014. This website gives a neat, orderly description about the history of the steam engine. It tells about it's origins, and how it has gone through some changes, and also discusses how it made a large impact during the Industrial Revolution. The information is very well written and although it's a bit concise, the facts make up for the lack of length.
Bellis, Mary. "Steam Engine History." About.com Inventors. About.com, 05 Mar. 2014. Web. 05 June 2014. This website gives a neat, orderly description about the history of the steam engine. It tells about it's origins, and how it has gone through some changes, and also discusses how it made a large impact during the Industrial Revolution. The information is very well written and although it's a bit concise, the facts make up for the lack of length.