The mid-19th century market revolution
shark tank project
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We will be carrying out our own 19th century version of Shark Tank program in class & using mid-19th century inventions. You will all participate as entrepeneurers when presenting, & as sharks during other presentations.
Research your project & create a short presentation (no more than 2 minutes) to make to the class. During the presentations, your presentations must include: 1. Overview of your product. -What is it? -What will it be used for? -Who invented it? -Brief history of it? -Connection to APUSH/Historical mid-18th century significance? 2. Pictures &/or Blueprints 3. Audience: Who do you intend to use this product? 4. Why you think it will change American markets & contribute to the health of the American economy. -Anticipated accomplishments? -How will your innovative product benefit industrialization? 5. Optional: Any additional information that may enhance your presentation. Grading: 50 points Emphasis on Quality of information presented & Quality of presentation, preparedness, professionalism., & overall clarity of the presentation. Emphasis on having fun while learning/teaching, help compete for the top bragging rights amongst your peers for the best pitch |
1. Samuel Slater: Textile mill using spinning jenny
2. Samuel Colt: Six Shooter Revolver 3. Eliphalet Remington: Rifle barrel 4. Samuel Morse: Telegraph 5. Robert Fulton: steamboat 6. Francis Cabot Lowell: Factory system using power loom 7. Eli whitney: interchangeable parts 8. Cyrus McCormick: mechanical reaper 9. John Deere: steel plow 10. Elias Howe: sewing machine 11. Crawford W. Long: ester anesthesia 12. Benjamin Wright: Erie Canal 13. Charles Goodyear: vulcanized rubber |
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1st period Top Presentations 2025
1. Ether Anesthesia 2. Rifle Barrel 3. Power Loom 4. Textile Mills 5. Steel Plow |
3rd period Top Presentations 2025
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. |
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Period 2 Top Presentations 2023 so far...
1. Revolver 2. Steamboat 3. Telegraph 4. Reaper 5. Anesthesia 6. Interchangeable Parts |
Period 4 Top Presentations 2023 so far...
1. Interchangeable Parts 2. Colt 3. Rifle 4. Erie Canal 5. Steel Plow 6. Anesthesia |