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Cyrus McCormick: Inventor of the Year 1831
Have you ever thought of where your produce comes from? If you have, then you’ve probably thought of the supermarket, or more logically, a farm. In a barnyard they have all these different kinds of animals; cattle, pigs, chickens, maybe even horses. The farmer always takes good care of his animals, but what about all the other stuff, like his crops? Crops are one of the most important things on a farm. They need to be tended and cared for, like the animals, but they also need to be harvested. Back then in the 1800s, it wasn’t as easy as it is now. Farmers had to harvest their crops by hand, and it took some back-breaking work to do it. They needed something or someone to help generate a tool to make collecting crops easier, and with his skill and determination, that’s exactly what Cyrus Hall McCormick did.
On February 15, 1809, Robert and Mary Ann McCormick had a son named Cyrus. Born in small town, Rockbridge County, VA, Cyrus grew up to become one of America’s greatest inventors. He lived on a farm with his parents, and soon, his little brother Leander. Cyrus’ father, Robert, was a blacksmith, and at the same time a farmer and …show more content…
McCormick is a great influence to America. Becoming an inventor wasn’t his only achievement, he was and still is an inspiration. Cyrus was so passionate, determined, and ambitious in all his work. He loved what he did, and he always showed it. When he was young, he wanted to earn a million dollars, which at that time was an immense amount of money. With his own blood and sweat, Cyrus was able to do it- 26 years later. He has inspired many, putting so much effort into one small thing. He has said many times, even as his last words; “Work, work, work!” McCormick died at the age of 75 on May 13, 1884 in Chicago, Illinois. Till this day, we remember him as an inventor, a businessman, a worker, and an inspiration. The man who invented the reaper; Cyrus Hall
Have you ever thought of where your produce comes from? If you have, then you’ve probably thought of the supermarket, or more logically, a farm. In a barnyard they have all these different kinds of animals; cattle, pigs, chickens, maybe even horses. The farmer always takes good care of his animals, but what about all the other stuff, like his crops? Crops are one of the most important things on a farm. They need to be tended and cared for, like the animals, but they also need to be harvested. Back then in the 1800s, it wasn’t as easy as it is now. Farmers had to harvest their crops by hand, and it took some back-breaking work to do it. They needed something or someone to help generate a tool to make collecting crops easier, and with his skill and determination, that’s exactly what Cyrus Hall McCormick did.
On February 15, 1809, Robert and Mary Ann McCormick had a son named Cyrus. Born in small town, Rockbridge County, VA, Cyrus grew up to become one of America’s greatest inventors. He lived on a farm with his parents, and soon, his little brother Leander. Cyrus’ father, Robert, was a blacksmith, and at the same time a farmer and …show more content…
McCormick is a great influence to America. Becoming an inventor wasn’t his only achievement, he was and still is an inspiration. Cyrus was so passionate, determined, and ambitious in all his work. He loved what he did, and he always showed it. When he was young, he wanted to earn a million dollars, which at that time was an immense amount of money. With his own blood and sweat, Cyrus was able to do it- 26 years later. He has inspired many, putting so much effort into one small thing. He has said many times, even as his last words; “Work, work, work!” McCormick died at the age of 75 on May 13, 1884 in Chicago, Illinois. Till this day, we remember him as an inventor, a businessman, a worker, and an inspiration. The man who invented the reaper; Cyrus Hall