14 Questions
What was one of the hallmarks of the Industrial Revolution?
Steam-powered locomotive
What facilitated the rapid spread of news and ideas during the Industrial Revolution?
Railways
What enabled perishable goods to be shipped from the countryside to developing cities before spoiling?
Steam-powered locomotives
What contributed to the formation of a centralized state during the Industrial Revolution?
Railroads and mechanized print media
What allowed for mass production of books and newspapers during the Industrial Revolution?
Improvements in printing press through iron and steam technologies
What allowed for a shift away from regionalism to a more centralized state?
Ability to travel and the spread of print media
What did the growth of national communities create among people who shared a language, religion, and culture?
A sense of identity
What did the Napoleonic Wars spread throughout Europe?
French ideals
What did the first large scale nationalistic ideas in Europe emerge after?
The French Revolution
What was a large part of the French Revolution?
Redistribution of political power from the aristocracy and Clergy to the citizens
What led to arguments about who should be included and excluded from citizenship in a country?
Rise of nationalistic ideals
Who were generally granted citizenship during this time period?
Men with shared national identity
What was a new concept that emerged as a result of the growth of centralized nation-states?
Being a citizen with certain legal rights and political powers
What allowed for a shift away from regionalism to a more centralized state?
Ability to travel and the spread of print media
Test your knowledge of the Industrial Revolution's impact on national identity and the role of railroads in uniting workers across nations. Learn about the steam powered locomotive and its significance in revolutionizing transportation and communication.
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