The Industrial Revolution was a change in America’s economy that led to innovative inventions that changed society. Farming in New England was difficult because the soil would erode quickly and easily, so the economy changed to an industrial based economy. The Industrial Revolution first occurred in Great Britain in the mid 1700s. Samuel Slader stole ideas from Arkwhight in Britain and shared it with America. Samuel Slader brought the Industrial Revolution to America. All of the machines ran on water power, so the ideal place to start the Industrial Revolution was in New England. There were many streams and rivers that ran through cities that led to the growth …show more content…
It only took 1 person compared to 50. Having to hand stitch everything is very time consuming and you can easily make a mistake, but by using a sewing machine, you’re most likely not to make a mistake. “The sewing machine allowed clothing to become a mass produced item which increased the social acceptance of the sewing machine...The sewing machine also helped other industries grow, for example the need for large quantities of thread for factory machines...becoming an important part in the manufacturing of other goods. Furniture with upholstery, automobile seats, curtains or drapes, towels, toys, even books employed the use of the sewing machine”(“Impact on America”). Having fabrics be sewn quickly led to a mass production of clothing which made people want to have a sewing machine. Fabric is on many products and by having a lot of fabric, that means there can be a variety of designs and texture. Most things cannot be created without fabric on it. This bettered the society by having more beautiful looking products that are more appealing to others and warmer clothes to wear in the winter.If there’s a mass production, they have more time to work on different designs or textures, therefore they can design new products that will appeal to people. Because of the sewing machine, America looked more fashionable and comfortable than anywhere