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    which all contributed to the industrialisation of Britain. Coal was a necessary component for the industrialisation of Britain because it was the power source for the first commercially successful steam locomotive. EXAMPLES Thomas Newcomen’s steam engine assisted in the development of the steam locomotive as the main power source, this new invention changed the way goods were transported throughout Britain. CONCLUDING SENTENCE Without these natural resources being available in large…

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    The Steam Engine

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    In the mid 1800’s the steam engine was one of the greatest feats of mechanical engineering that has contributed to modern technology. Before steam power, people relied on horse or man power to do grunt work. Also, factories were limited to certain locations that had water or wind power. The steam engine has made a huge impact on modern technology and was the catalyst for mass production in the United states. Steam engines were a marvelous piece of engineering during the industrial revolution…

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    revolution, the steam engine allowed for a rapid growth of industry. This engine served as the foundation for the growth of the industrial revolution because it transformed the American economy through transportation, production, and expansion of the work force. From steamboats to trains, steam engines accelerated the transportation of goods and made it more cost effective. Once James Watt refined the previous version of the steam engine, he was able to create the first locomotive in history…

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    A diesel mechanic is a great career choice because of the many job opportunities. Mechanics get to be hands on with the engines that power many of the vehicles in today 's world. “Although being a diesel mechanic is a hard job because you get your knuckles busted every once in a while, knowing that being a successful mechanic and doing the job quick and efficient makes up for the blood and sweat” said David Anderson. “Being a diesel mechanic every day is a new challenge that needs to be…

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    Diesel Mechanic

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    Diesel Mechanic The history of the diesel mechanic started when the diesel engine being manufactured in the 19th century. The engine was created in 1892 by rudolph diesel. In 2014 263,900 people are counted as being employed in this career field and as times are changing there is a need for more mechanics. Some trends inside of this job are diesel performance, which is building engines to large amounts of horsepower for regular driving towing or racing. To find jobs related to this career check…

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    Life in this period has been described as “years of suffering and deprivation, as that “bleak age” in which the “evils of the Industrial Revolution” made themselves manifest”. However, this cold and unjust period gradually came to an end with the intervention of the government and implementation of new legislations that gave workers rights and privileges in their workplaces. The Coal Mines Act of 1842, for example, was passed to ensure that in coal mines “no female was to be employed…

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    to create things such as telephones, photographs, moving pictures, locomotives, large buildings with steel, and electrical equipment has made life easier for businesses and everyday living today. According To Historian John Buescher (2010) “There were two technological innovations that profoundly changed daily life in the 19th century. They were both “motive powers”: steam and electricity. The development and application of steam engines and electricity to various tasks such as transportation…

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    particularly by advances concerning textile, iron, and coal industry. The United states started its industrial revolution by much more different things which concerned transportation, electricity, and efficient production of goods. Inventions such as the steam engine had positive effects on both Britain and the United states, while systems like the free enterprise had negative and positive effects alike. Overall, the industrial revolution in these countries can be related to the agricultural…

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    the Industrial Revolution. The arrival of machinery and new inventions like the steam engine caused an economic explosion in the United States. The steam engine made it possible for steamboats and steam locomotives to be built. Boundless (2016) states, “In 1807, Robert Fulton built the first commercial steamboat, which operated between New York City and Albany” (para. 6). The invention of the steamboats and locomotives shortened import and export times exponentially while also increasing the…

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    changes. These changes occurred in the late 18th century with the discovery of new sources of energy and power. Coal and steam were introduced during this discovery era causing it to benefit Great Britain and eventually the other nations, too. The Industrial Revolution introduced the use of machines to produce goods, manufacture goods, but the new sources of energy and power, coal and steam, helped the machinery and its operators achieve his or her goals in producing manufactured goods. Causes…

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