The process of industrialization, which began in the eighteenth century and continues in many parts of the world today, forever changed life and work patterns in the United States and Western Europe. New technologies made production and transportation of goods more efficient, expanding access to products and raising the standard of living for many. To fully understand the impact of industrial inventions, you will create your own advertisement for a new technology from this time period.
- Review some Industrial Revolution era advertisements. A quick is a good place to start your research. Try and get an idea of the different types of advertisements, visual style, and purpose.
- Choose a product developed during the Industrial Revolution. Here are a few ideas: Watts Steam Engine, Cotton Gin, Sewing, Machine, Telegraph, Transatlantic cable, Diesel Engine, Flying Shuttle Loom or Spinning Jenny or power loom, Portland Cement/Concrete, Bessemer Process, Battery/Rechargeable battery, Gaslighting or the electric light bulb, Tin cans, Camera obscura, Typewriter.
- Create some sort of advertisement for your chosen product. Keep in mind (1) your advertisement should be concise, organized, and visually appealing, and (2) should include some information about your product, such as what it can be used for, or about why it might be better than similar products from competitors.
- Create a new post and attach your advertisement. Along with your advertisement, include a brief description of the technology you chose to advertise.
