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choose one of the inventions on your list and write a paragraph explaining how you think this invention changed the use of resources in this country.

Your invention is the automatic shoe lasting machine
Jan Matzeliger invented the automatic shoe lasting machine, mechanizing the complex process of joining a shoe sole to its upper, and revolutionizing the shoe industry. Matzeliger was born in Dutch Guiana (now Suriname) and was self-educated.

With the invention of the automatic shoe lasting machine, the shoe industry in the United States saw a dramatic shift in the use of resources. Before Matzeliger's invention, the process of attaching a shoe sole to its upper was a labor-intensive and time-consuming task that required skilled manual labor. With the introduction of the automatic shoe lasting machine, this process became much more efficient and cost-effective. The machine could produce shoes at a much faster rate, allowing for increased production and decreased waste of materials. This invention revolutionized the shoe industry by streamlining production processes and reducing the reliance on manual labor, ultimately leading to a more sustainable use of resources in the manufacturing of footwear.

explaining how you think the automatic shoe lasting machine

changed the use of resources in this country.

The invention of the automatic shoe lasting machine by Jan Matzeliger significantly changed the use of resources in the United States. Prior to this invention, the shoe industry relied heavily on manual labor for the production of footwear, which was both time-consuming and resource-intensive. With the introduction of the automatic shoe lasting machine, the process of attaching shoe soles to uppers became mechanized, leading to increased efficiency and productivity in shoe manufacturing. This allowed for a reduction in the overall usage of resources such as leather, rubber, and other materials, as the machine could produce shoes at a much faster rate with less waste. The automatic shoe lasting machine not only revolutionized the shoe industry but also helped to optimize the use of resources in the country by making the production process more streamlined and sustainable.