Chapter 23 Modern Industry and Mass politics
What were some of the most important inventions of the industrial revolution?
The Second Industrial Revolution brought new inventions and innovations in technology including the Steel Mills, Refrigerator, Electric Light, Typewriter, Telephone, Skyscrapers, Elevator, Phonograph, Motion Pictures, Washing Machine, Automobile, Diesel Engine and the Airplane.
How did it influence society
The Second Industrial Revolution transformed society in significant ways. Among the social effects that caused this revolution can include: Urbanization increased rapidly. The population moved into hastily built housing in cities to be nearer to the factories.Jul 21, 2016You will learn about the effects of the Industrial Revolution on living and working conditions, urbanization (the growth of cities), child labor, public health, working class family life, the role of women, the emerging middle class, and economic growth and income.
How is the second industrial revolution different from the first?
The Second Industrial Revolution was about electricity and chemicals and petroleum and all the things that can be made and consumed using these. The First was about textiles and coal and iron. A worldwide economy.
What was the second industrial revolution
The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the Technological Revolution, was a phase of rapid industrialization in the final third of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.
What were some of the Military advances, such as improved battleships
A strong navy=projection of power abroad, reinforces imperialism/colonialism and great power status
What were some of the economic advances?
-acts of incorporation to protect businesses -Focus on investors and stockholders, not workers -Corporations: vertical and horizontal integration to protect themselves -Lassie-fairs approach by government -unionization to protect laborers
Second industrial revolution dates
1870-1914
What were some of the New technologies?
Electricity, petroleum=based fuels and products, etc,
What was the greatest invention
James Watt from Scotland designs a more efficient steam engine. One of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution, steam engines power the first trains, steamboats, and factories.
What was the cause of the second industrial revolution?
The main causes of the second industrial revolution were due to: natural resources, abundant labor supply, strong government policy, new sources of power, railroads and American inventors and inventions.
