Question

match the innovators with the effects of their contributions.
eli whitney james watt jethro tull
decreased the amount
of coal needed to pump
water out of mines
reduced the number of
workers needed to
plant crops
led to an increased
demand for labor on
cotton plantations

Explanation:

• James Watt improved the steam engine, which made it more efficient and decreased the coal needed for pumping water from mines.
• Jethro Tull invented the seed drill, which reduced the number of workers needed for planting crops.
• Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, which increased the demand for labor on cotton plantations as cotton production became more profitable and required more harvesting.

Answer:

• decreased the amount of coal needed to pump water out of mines: James Watt
• reduced the number of workers needed to plant crops: Jethro Tull
• led to an increased demand for labor on cotton plantations: Eli Whitney