Impact of the Industrial Age Flashcards
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Which were new advancements and innovations that resulted from industrialization? (Select all that apply)

  • The invention of the railroad system
  • The creation of the Bessemer process for steel making (correct)
  • The use of electricity to power machinery in factories (correct)
  • The perfection of the assembly line (correct)
  • The use of water to power mills
  • Which country showed the greatest percentage increase in world manufacturing from 1870 to 1913?

  • Germany
  • Britain
  • Russia
  • The United States (correct)
  • Who is regarded as one of the greatest inventors in history?

    Thomas Edison

    An important development or discovery in science and medicine due to industrialization was?

    <p>Pasteur's discovery that disease is spread by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following did Samuel Morse invent or improve?

    <p>The telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The artistic movement that emerged as a result of industrialization was?

    <p>Romanticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most important result of the Second Industrial Revolution was?

    <p>Turning the United States into a world economic power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Industrialization gave workers shorter working hours and time off on weekends, which allowed for?

    <p>More leisure time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authors were known for their critical writing about the excesses and problems resulting from industrialization?

    <p>Dickens and Twain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantages did the US have that made it ripe for rapid industrialization? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Fertile land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Advancements and Innovations

    • Industrialization led to the use of electricity to power machinery in factories.
    • The assembly line was perfected, revolutionizing production efficiency.
    • The Bessemer process was created, improving steel production quality and quantity.

    Changes in Manufacturing Distribution

    • The United States exhibited the greatest percentage increase in world manufacturing from 1870 to 1913.

    Notable Inventors

    • Thomas Edison is recognized as one of the greatest inventors in history, known for his contributions to electric light and power systems.

    Scientific Discoveries

    • Louis Pasteur discovered that diseases are spread by bacteria, significantly impacting medicine and hygiene.

    Samuel Morse's Contributions

    • Samuel Morse invented and improved the telegraph, facilitating long-distance communication.

    Artistic Movements

    • Romanticism emerged as an artistic movement influenced by industrialization, contrasting with previous movements like realism.

    Economic Impact of the Second Industrial Revolution

    • The Second Industrial Revolution resulted in the United States becoming a significant world economic power.

    Worker Benefits

    • Industrialization enabled shorter working hours and weekends off, leading to increased leisure time for workers.

    Critical Literary Voices

    • Charles Dickens and Mark Twain were prominent authors who critiqued the excesses and issues arising from industrialization through their literary works.

    Factors for Rapid Industrialization in the U.S.

    • The U.S. had advantages such as massive forests, rich mineral resources, and fertile land, which contributed to its industrial growth.

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    Test your knowledge on the advancements and innovations that emerged during the Industrial Age. This flashcard set covers crucial developments like the assembly line, electricity in factories, and more. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts alike!

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