While I’m sitting in a car ride, I observe my surroundings. There are traffic signs and pedestrians crossing crosswalks. Most importantly, there are many cars moving at the same and almost no confusion. How is this possible? Thanks to the traffic light, driving cars is easier. Without the traffic light, driving will be a burden and accidents would occur more often. Traffic lights are easy to interpret and keeps traffic calm. The man behind the invention was Garrett Morgan. Garrett Morgan was an African American male who invented the traffic light that have many benefits and disadvantages.
Garrett Morgan was the inventor of the traffic light. He was born on March 4, 1877 in Claysville, Kentucky to Sydney Morgan and Eliza Reed, who were both former slaves. At age 16, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to find a job. He began repairing sewing machines for a clothing manufacturer and became curious at how things worked. As A result, he invented a belt faster for sewing machines. Morgan married his first wife in 1896 and together they started the Cleveland Association of Colored Men. By 1909, Morgan opened two business, a sewing machine and shoe repairing shop and Morgan’s Cut Rate Ladies Clothing Store. Morgan invented a safety hood smoke protection after witnessing firefighters struggling. The device used a …show more content…
One advantage is that the traffic light alerted drivers when it is safe to proceed and stop. Before the traffic light, there wasn’t an efficient way or signal to control traffic. Also, Morgan’s invention helped reduced accidents at intersections. But, Morgan’s invention came with disadvantages. One disadvantage is that the traffic light wasn’t designed to be placed above traffic. Instead, the traffic light was positioned at a street corner. Drivers and pedestrians sometimes missed the signal. Garrett Morgan’s traffic light was beneficial to
Garrett Morgan was the inventor of the traffic light. He was born on March 4, 1877 in Claysville, Kentucky to Sydney Morgan and Eliza Reed, who were both former slaves. At age 16, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to find a job. He began repairing sewing machines for a clothing manufacturer and became curious at how things worked. As A result, he invented a belt faster for sewing machines. Morgan married his first wife in 1896 and together they started the Cleveland Association of Colored Men. By 1909, Morgan opened two business, a sewing machine and shoe repairing shop and Morgan’s Cut Rate Ladies Clothing Store. Morgan invented a safety hood smoke protection after witnessing firefighters struggling. The device used a …show more content…
One advantage is that the traffic light alerted drivers when it is safe to proceed and stop. Before the traffic light, there wasn’t an efficient way or signal to control traffic. Also, Morgan’s invention helped reduced accidents at intersections. But, Morgan’s invention came with disadvantages. One disadvantage is that the traffic light wasn’t designed to be placed above traffic. Instead, the traffic light was positioned at a street corner. Drivers and pedestrians sometimes missed the signal. Garrett Morgan’s traffic light was beneficial to