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James Watt
James what was an inventor, chemist, and mechanical engineer who patented several engines. Some of these engines include the rotary engine, double-action engine and the steam indicator. These improvements of engines made them more efficient and easy to run. -
Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism was founded in 1781 by Jeremy Bentham. This is the theory that those who choose the right moral actions obtain the most happiness in life, and those who do not choose the right moral actions, do not receive happiness. Utilitarianism is important because, "the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people." -
Cotton Gin
A cotton gin is a machine that separates the cotton from the seeds. This machine boosted the use for cotton. This machine also increased the production of cotton. -
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin created the theory of natural selection. The theory of natural selection is the "survival of the fittest", where weaker species will eventually die off and stronger species will continue to become stronger. This theory is very important in understanding nature and the discovery of social Darwinism. -
Henry Bessemer
Henry Bessemer created the Bessemer process. This was the first ever process for manufacturing steel inexpensively. Creating this process was important because the production of steel inspired the industrial revolution. -
Socialism
Socialism is a political theory where production, distribution and exchange are supervised and owned by the people. Socialism is important because this provides many job opportunities that can decrease unemployment. Socialism also puts land, workers, and resources to good use. -
Dynamo
Dynamo is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Dynamos are important because they were the first electrical generators that could deliver power to industries. Now they are used as foundation of the electric motor, alternating-current alternator, and the rotary converter. -
Alfred Nobel
Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist who invented dynamite. Dynamite is and explosive used in construction. This was extremely important because it expedited the building of transportation pathways. -
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and scientist. He invented several communicative and visual inventions like the light bulb, phonograph, Film, Kinetoscope, etc. These inventions are extremely important in communication and the film and music industry today. -
Communism
Communism was a political theory where a society has publicly owned property and each person works and gets paid according to their ability and Needs. This was developed by Karl Marx in 1848. Now communism has lead to improvement of health, social services, and education with universal welfare. -
Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism was created in 1870 by scientist Herbert Spencer. This was a theory that people are also subject to the same Darwinian laws of natural selection that plants and animals are. This theory is important because it has been used to justify and discredit social, racial, and eugenics in social inequality. -
Social Gospel
Social Gospel was created by Washington Gladden in 1870. This was a religious movement that was very popular in the United States where Ministers began to combine good work and salvation. This was very important because it diminished child labor. -
Automobile
An automobile is a road vehicle with four wheels that is powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor. The automobile was an important invention because it allowed more access to jobs and homes further than walking distance. It also provides services and adds to the rise of leisurely activities. -
Airplane
An airplane is a powered flying vehicle with a jet engine. The airplane is an important invention because it has allowed for people to travel all over the world. It also improves trade, caused an economic boost, and created less pollution than other means of travel. -
Assembly Line
An assembly line is a line of workers and machines where items are progressively assembled. The assembly line was important because it sped up the process of manufacturing drastically. This also cut down of the labor hours for workers.