Hunter-Gatherers were nomadic tribes who relied on moving to different locations in search of fertile hunting/gathering grounds. Sometimes, these lands they explored were barren, while some were plentiful, but the key was to keep moving, so they could not stay in the fertile land for long.
Eventually, humans started to farm, and domesticate animals, which led into the Neolithic Era (civilization). Farming gave humans the assurance of constant food, and furthermore, set more social roles and behavioral standards for communities. However, this transition caused the loss of equality for different people in a community, and raised the style of living we know, with the establishment of classes and governments.
sewing machine : In some way the women working with the machines gained a new skill, and were seen as important for the industry. The sewing machine allowed clothing to become a mass produced item which increased the social acceptance of the sewing machine.
washing machine : they changed the lives of women because they didn't have to hand wash everything anymore it made things more convenient for them.
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In the years leading up to the Civil War, the South continued to fall behind the North in all of the following except "military leadership," since the South contained some of the greatest generals of all time, such as Robert E. Lee.