Chapter 21 opens up discussing about the industrial revolution in Europe and how it improved the quality of living for many, but on the other hand it also created harsh working conditions for factory workers. Inventions were being created and textile and producing industries entered a successful market. Through this time period we see industrialization truly take flight and prosper which sets the stage for this blog. It all began with the increasing job openings in urban cities and escalated itself to full blown factories and multiple laws protecting each and everyone of its workers. The only question that remains is how did all of this begin? Well from what I have researched and learned about this chapter it was because of the "mood" Europe was in that set the tone for inventions and the curiosity behind natural world. from there they found out that they could make older machines more efficient by thinking the process through carefully and introducing small changes and technics that perfected the instruments in factories making the production more efficient and more profitable.
James Watt was the Scottish inventor who modified the Newcomen Steam engine. He studied mechanical steam engines and physics at the University of Glasgow, and when one came across his path to be fixed, he realized the engine could become much more efficient in its waste of energy emitted from the coal if a second condenser was inserted in the cycle. From that moment on, Europe realized that with coal, an other resources the amount of energy and power they could produce was unlimited.
Henry Cort was another important figure in this industrial revolution in Europe, he developed the puddling furnace which permitted pig iron to be refined in turn with coke. Not only did he invent heavy-duty steam-powered engines rolling mills, which finished iron pieces. all his inventions lead up to massive production which let to great success. with iron production and coke smelting, his invention transformed a resource who was once scares to one in abundance, supporting the economy greatly.
George Stephenson invented the first successful locomotive, named the Rocket. He also created the first inner city railways line originating from Liverpool to Manchester. This greatly reduce the price of shipping from one location to another. Thus, witch coverage growing, large companies took place making production greater and selling it throughout the country. This created more jobs, for unskilled laborers and poor peasants in need for a job to build railroads.
Back in the United States in 1815, instead of the newly invented locomotive, the horse powered railroads took action. During that time an American engineer named John Stevens permission to build a steam-powered railroad across the state. Unfortunately due to financial problems, he ended up building a circular track were his steam powered vehicle successfully.
Later on, in 1820's, the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company of Pennsylvania built a railroad. In 1829, the company ran an English-built locomotive, the Stourbridge Lion along the wooden track. Shortly after, it then became the first full-sized locomotive to run on a track in North America. Tracks were then installed and created across the country.
This Picture depicts the traditional urban setting in Europe. Factories became the main focus in cities. The emissions from the insides of building and from the production line were emitted out by the large funnels like chimneys. Housing near by the factories were available for the workers for fast and easy meals and sleep. It did not take much to get out of the urban area and fall into the country side.
Three things I have learned from this chapter, was without a doubt the multiple inventions and factory improvements that were done. Such as the stem engine, the locomotive, the spinning jenny and much more. Two things that interested me was how was the urban cities grew. Buildings were sampling rising from everywhere. Another pout would be how many jobs it offered and how fast they were able to fill those position because of the abundance of people willing to work. After all, I am still pulsed about how long it took before the word about these inventions got out to other countries. they had to steal or invent a similar model to urbanize every city in their country.
James Watt was the Scottish inventor who modified the Newcomen Steam engine. He studied mechanical steam engines and physics at the University of Glasgow, and when one came across his path to be fixed, he realized the engine could become much more efficient in its waste of energy emitted from the coal if a second condenser was inserted in the cycle. From that moment on, Europe realized that with coal, an other resources the amount of energy and power they could produce was unlimited.Henry Cort was another important figure in this industrial revolution in Europe, he developed the puddling furnace which permitted pig iron to be refined in turn with coke. Not only did he invent heavy-duty steam-powered engines rolling mills, which finished iron pieces. all his inventions lead up to massive production which let to great success. with iron production and coke smelting, his invention transformed a resource who was once scares to one in abundance, supporting the economy greatly.George Stephenson invented the first successful locomotive, named the Rocket. He also created the first inner city railways line originating from Liverpool to Manchester. This greatly reduce the price of shipping from one location to another. Thus, witch coverage growing, large companies took place making production greater and selling it throughout the country. This created more jobs, for unskilled laborers and poor peasants in need for a job to build railroads.Back in the United States in 1815, instead of the newly invented locomotive, the horse powered railroads took action. During that time an American engineer named John Stevens permission to build a steam-powered railroad across the state. Unfortunately due to financial problems, he ended up building a circular track were his steam powered vehicle successfully.Later on, in 1820's, the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company of Pennsylvania built a railroad. In 1829, the company ran an English-built locomotive, the Stourbridge Lion along the wooden track. Shortly after, it then became the first full-sized locomotive to run on a track in North America. Tracks were then installed and created across the country.This Picture depicts the traditional urban setting in Europe. Factories became the main focus in cities. The emissions from the insides of building and from the production line were emitted out by the large funnels like chimneys. Housing near by the factories were available for the workers for fast and easy meals and sleep. It did not take much to get out of the urban area and fall into the country side.
Three things I have learned from this chapter, was without a doubt the multiple inventions and factory improvements that were done. Such as the stem engine, the locomotive, the spinning jenny and much more. Two things that interested me was how was the urban cities grew. Buildings were sampling rising from everywhere. Another pout would be how many jobs it offered and how fast they were able to fill those position because of the abundance of people willing to work. After all, I am still pulsed about how long it took before the word about these inventions got out to other countries. they had to steal or invent a similar model to urbanize every city in their country.
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