Good Afternoon!!!! 1.NVC 2.New Inventions Change Society 3.Invention Advertisement Essential Question: What were the effects of new inventions on the Industrial Revolution? Homework: Textile Factory Prompt due Monday
New Inventions of the Industrial Age New inventions transform society – Entrepreneur: person that manages and takes on risks of starting a new business – “As long as you’re going to be thinking anyway, think big.” – Donald Trump on Entrepreneurship
The Power Loom(!) Automatically weaves huge amounts of cloth – Even faster than the Spinning Mule – Even more dangerous
The Cotton Gin(!!) Invented by Eli Whitney Automatically cleans seeds from cotton – Faster than 50 men working by hand – Caused cotton to become main material used for textiles (cloth) – Increased slavery in U.S. because cotton so profitable
The Telegraph(!!!) Allowed people to communicate quickly and easily over long distances – Messages went from taking months to minutes! Used to communicate warnings, news, and business deals
The Light Bulb(!!!!) Invented by Thomas Edison Used electricity to create safe bright light Used in factories so work can be done 24 hours a day Used in streetlights to make streets safer
The Steam Engine(!!!!!) Invented by James Watts Used coal to create steam that powers machines Factories can now move away from rivers (used to use water power) Used to run locomotives, steamships, factory machines, etc
The Locomotive ( aka Train!!!!!!) Used steam power to transport goods, food, and people – Go long distances very fast and very cheap! – People can take vacations, eat fresh food, etc – Easy to travel across country = connects people together
The Steamship(!!!!!!!) Uses steam power to move a boat without wind – Can move faster, farther, and safer across oceans – Increases trade and travel!
Advertisement: Choose an Invention! Power Loom Telegraph Steam Engine Steam Ship Cotton Gin Light bulb Locomotive 1.You must explain how your invention will make life better for the person who buys it. 2.You must list AT LEAST 3 different reasons your invention is good. 3.You must include a picture AND A SLOGAN! 4.You must mention some of the problems or some of the dangers of your product