Industrial Revolution

In the article titled The Beginning of the Industrial Revolution compiled by Danny Blas, transportation of products played the biggest role during the Industrial Revolution. One of the major pathway Americans used was the Erie Canal, a man-made water way that helped moved products and people from one place to another, the Erie Canal is significant until now.

A group of free enterprise and entrepreneurs made a big impact during the Industrial Revolution by increasing the growth of economy in the United States. Free enterprise operated mostly for profits with little government regulations. With the help of free enterprise, entrepreneurs invested their own money risking to gain more profit in new industry machines. Both free enterprise and entrepreneurs shaped the economy of the United States by providing jobs for those who needed one. 

Not only the economy of the United States was wide known, it also had multiple natural resources. The major resource in the United States are coal and iron. These resources was used to create steel, where it was used for railroads that helped the U.S. become a world-wide industrial power.

Black gold made major role during the Industrial Revolution where it was used as light lamps at first then later on used by Edwin L. Drake on a steam engine that drilled oil which started an oil boom that quickly spread on some parts of America. The demand for oil quickly increased due to it being used in automobiles that transported products and people. 

Steel was manufactured by removing carbon from iron that produced a lighter and more flexible steel. A famous process called "Bessemer" developed by Henry Bessemer was widely used where  they blasted air inside the iron to remove the carbon. Steel was mostly used in every structure during the late 1800's, which led to the U.S. producing 90% of the nation's steel.

Throughout the Industrial Revolution, buildings started to change due to materials used to support it. These materials are steel and etc. 

Levi Kinsel: A Navy Sailor

During the era of 1939 to 1945, there were multiple different sailors in the navy that experienced difficult times such as World War 2. One of the sailors was named Levi Kinsel, who has been writing to his love one, Rose B. Kinsel living in San Diego. Throughout Levi's letter that my classmates and I transcribed, I believe that he showed multiple different personalities and these major personalities are dedicated, companionly, and considerate. 

Levi showed us that he was dedicated throughout his letter for Rose, his loving wife by showing his affection to her when tough times strikes him. For example on letter forty-nine, Levi stated, “I guess I had better tried to send the things I have for you while I am here it may be some time before I see you.” This quote shows Levi is facing multiple difficult obstacles such as going through peace during the war and especially sickness. These proves that no matter what Levi is going through, he finds his way to communicate with Rose and update her with what is going on around him. Another example that Levi was dedicated is on letter four from March 30, 1939. He stated, "I will send that stuff to you in a few days but I don't know just when I have to go to the post office to send it and office is only open during working hours. I have a lot of work to do again now." This quote shows that Even though Levi had a tough schedule, he still managed to send her the package that she needed and also responded to her in a heart bit. 

Another personality that Levi showed is companionly. Levi portrayed this personality on letter forty-nine from August 11, 1945 where he stated, "How are you and "sandy boy"? I would sure like to be there." This quote shows that he not only knew Rose from San Diego, he also knew some other people and this portrayed even though they can't be with them physically, he still wanted to checked up on them. Also on letter fifty-one from August 28, 1945, Levi stated "Well I have been busy but have written you letters you should have before now. I sent two pkgs. a week ago sent them first class so you should have them by now." This shows that even with the navy taking most of his time, he still manages to write back to Rose. 

The last personality that Levi portrayed in these letter is considerate which means careful to cause inconvenience or hurt others. On the second letter from April 25, 1939, Levi stated, "I wish I could see you, I haven't been ashore yet, don't believe I will go either. I hope you are ok I guess you will be trying your money about feb. 1st I drew 25 today so I think we got rations up to the 10th." This shows that Levi was trying his best to support his wife even though he's facing financial problems in the navy. 

In conclusion, Levi Kinsel was a hard working man who was serving his country for freedom and living and constantly supported his love one in his best ability. Where we found out that he was a dedicated, companionate, and considerate person after transcribing the letter that he wrote to his loving wife Rose.