Eli Whitney's Life During The Industrial Revolution
Throughout centuries, there have been numerous events and modifications that influenced the lifestyle we are capable of having in the present day. The Industrial Revolution began around the 18th and 19th centuries where major transformations in agriculture, manufacturing, transport, mining, and technology had a reflective effect on society throughout the world; with the help of a few talented, intelligent inventors, such as James Watt, Eli Whitney, & Thomas Edison they innovated upon previous works to make the human lifestyle live in comfort.
A Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, James Watt made his mark when he improved upon the Newcomen steam engine which brought an important role in means of transportation during the Industrial Revolution. …show more content…
Now what is the first thing that goes into your mind when I say Eli Whitney? Is your answer the cotton gin? Well you’re quite correct. Eli Whitney was known for his cotton gin. The cotton gin was a key invention during the Industrial Revolution and formed the economy of Antebellum South. Cotton gin is a brief meaning of “cotton engine”. The gin was a machine that removed the seeds from the cotton fiber. To others, the gin was known to be a labor-saving device, which it was originally, until it raised the amount of slavery. For the gin helped pick out seeds faster a mass production was requested. Whitney was also known for his interchangeable parts invention. Whitney first promoted the use of interchangeable parts in the early America. The interchangeable parts were used to assemble muskets in the beginning years of the 19th century. It allowed untrained workers to make a large number of weapons at a much faster rate and at a lower cost. Interchangeable parts made repair and replacements of certain parts much simpler. The identical components can be replaced for each other. Before the idea of interchangeable parts was discovered, broken parts had to be brought a special artisan and be repaired to order. Interchangeable parts replaced most of the tedious
A Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, James Watt made his mark when he improved upon the Newcomen steam engine which brought an important role in means of transportation during the Industrial Revolution. …show more content…
Now what is the first thing that goes into your mind when I say Eli Whitney? Is your answer the cotton gin? Well you’re quite correct. Eli Whitney was known for his cotton gin. The cotton gin was a key invention during the Industrial Revolution and formed the economy of Antebellum South. Cotton gin is a brief meaning of “cotton engine”. The gin was a machine that removed the seeds from the cotton fiber. To others, the gin was known to be a labor-saving device, which it was originally, until it raised the amount of slavery. For the gin helped pick out seeds faster a mass production was requested. Whitney was also known for his interchangeable parts invention. Whitney first promoted the use of interchangeable parts in the early America. The interchangeable parts were used to assemble muskets in the beginning years of the 19th century. It allowed untrained workers to make a large number of weapons at a much faster rate and at a lower cost. Interchangeable parts made repair and replacements of certain parts much simpler. The identical components can be replaced for each other. Before the idea of interchangeable parts was discovered, broken parts had to be brought a special artisan and be repaired to order. Interchangeable parts replaced most of the tedious