GGR101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Norte Chico Civilization, Biblioteca Europea Di Informazione E Cultura, Textile Manufacturing
9 Apr 2019
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Triangular trade ( from africa to new world, used on plantation, raw products sent back to europe and got processed there, then sold in colonies again) Carding clean, realign fibers to be suitable for spinning. Colonies forced by law to grow raw materials and purchase manufactured goods. The british raj was instituted from 18581947, when decolonization following. Mahatma ghandi: "there is no better way of industrializing the villages of india than the spinning wheel" Incorporate women directly to drive the independence of india. Spinning jenny: produce up to 8 times more spools comparing to manual work. Require vast quantities of coal: depleted trees in england (for charcoal) Pyrolysis: chemically and physically change raw coal through the application of high temperature. Process removes impurities such as sulfur - leaves pure carbon. Very promiscuous element: bonds easily with other elements, especially h and o. Transportation: expansion of locomotives transport using steam engine. Used as a sealant (water proofing) in symer.
