Why does the narrator decide to pursue a mission to the Moon in Chapter 1? Briefly explain the rationale behind the narrator's decision, and the factors leading up to it. Cite passages from the text in your answer.

invention of the washing machine

in the past, people used sticks and stones or scrub boards to clean their clothing. as it was sweaty, backbreaking work, we owe a world of to james king because he created the model for the modern washing machine in 1851. the most important issue was that this machine cleaned clothes while a person cranked the handle. doing this made people who used it develop strong muscles in their arms. later, in 1908, alva j. fisher created an electric washing machine named thor. this one was not the first automatic washing machine. however, it was one of the most popular models at the time.

you stated "which of the following" but i don't see anything else

it was a big part of the story, making a lot of plot points happen?