INTRODUCTION The term industrial revolution refers means the strong transformation of a society- economically, socially, culturally and geographically. The Industrial revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, transportation and technology had a profound effect on the social, cultural and economic conditions of the times. FIRST IR The main differences between the First and Second Industrial Revolution were the invisible hand…
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The Second Industrial Revolution took place between 1870 and 1914. Urbanization and expanding territories that have not been previously settled were some of the changes that helped fuel the Second Industrial Revolution. Transportation, factory production, and many other types of industries made the United States be a producer of one-third of the world’s industrial services output. Many of the inventions from these industries were interconnected because of the technologies in the Second Industrial…
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The Industrial Revolution was a significant factor in the shaping of modern civilizations. The Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. Most products today are made by industrialized nations, which use the method of mass production, by people (and sometimes, robots) working on assembly lines using power-driven machines. People in the early days had no such technology or machinery to mass produce products. They spent…
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technology always provide opportunities for innovative design, they are closely linked. Thus, proving that good design requires innovative technology to achieve it. This essay examines how technology and innovative design changes history and design history. From the perspective of the three Industrial Revolutions, emerging technologies and design impact on people and society. There is no doubt that technology had deep influences on design history and human activities. According to Kline, the definition…
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is important)? The image shows the Atlantic Slave Trade/the Triangular Trade. This is important because it shows how slaves from Africa were transported to the U.S., how Africans gained weaponry, and how Europeans profited off of this trade. What is this technological development? The image illustrates lateen sails which help people travel quicker. Explain how European…
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FeiFei, Zeng History 103 October 25, 2014 Professor World Civilization II Revolutions In the early 19th centuries to late 20th centuries, there were many revolutions begin and end. In my opinion, the most two revolution that effect the world the most were the XinHai Revolution which was happened in 1912 during Qing Dynasty in China. Also, the Industries Revolution that happen in the America during the 19th that effect the whole world. During the Qing dynasty, which also called the Empire of the…
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Technology in the Industrial Revolution A new way of life was taking shape for the American people during the new industrial revolution. Transformations of all ways of life were in motion at a rapid pace. With the completion of the transcontinental railroad came dramatic changes to the cattle and mining industries. Cities were being redesigned and immigrant workers along with middle class workers struggled to compete against advanced technology. Family structures and the role of women were re-shaped…
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The nineteenth century market revolution was a complete change in American Industry. Before, America was based on local commerce and small scale farming. The industrial revolution changed all of that. For the first time America was connected. Industry flourished and the economy spurred. It was an expansion of the market place. One of the main reasons for it was the completion of new roads and routes of trade. These roads connected America. They allowed for trade among towns and cities that had never…
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Before the Industrial Revolution... Most people were engaged in farming on public land around their home Some people were involved in specialized industries, but not very many Most goods were produced in the immediate area Industrial Revolution began around 1750; people began to make use of early machines to increase production First industry is the textile (clothes) industry; this was made possible by new developments including the... Water frame spinning machine…
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During the 1800s the industrial revolution started, and so did the American systemIt can be argued that American society was sectionalism, though it was very nationalistic due to the United State’s economy, inventions, and judicial system. One of the huge reasons that America was nationalistic was because of it’s economy. To help the economy, the United States created the American System. The economy of America was mainly boosted by the creation of a second bank of the United States. After the…
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