The First Industrial Revolution and Steam Power
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What technological advancement greatly lowered the fuel cost of pig iron production during Industry 2.0?

  • The use of electric energy in industries
  • The substitution of coke for charcoal (correct)
  • The efficiency of steam engines increased
  • Mechanised cotton spinning powered by water, and later steam
  • Who triggered the Second Industrial Revolution with the mass production line system in the automotive industry?

  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • Henry Ford (correct)
  • Thomas Edison
  • Nikola Tesla
  • What was one of the global changes stimulated by the Second Industrial Revolution?

  • Transition of technological leadership from the United States and Germany to Britain
  • Increasing availability of economical petroleum products increased the importance of coal
  • Use of steam power in the industries
  • Significant improvements in the chemical industries (correct)
  • What invention made it possible for people to communicate all over the world without needing to travel for days?

    <p>Invention of telephone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Industrial Revolution used electric energy for mass production for the first time?

    <p>2nd Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology was primarily responsible for the mechanization during the First Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steam power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fuel source gained prominence due to being cheaper during the First Industrial Revolution?

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

    What was a major reason behind the replacement of old-fashioned family businesses with large factories during the First Industrial Revolution?

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

    Which sector saw significant advancements in mechanization through steam power, especially in Britain and Germany during the First Industrial Revolution?

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

    What innovation greatly reduced the fuel cost of pig iron and wrought iron production during the First Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Substitution of coke for charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fuel Production and Costs

    • The technological advancement that significantly lowered the fuel cost of pig iron production was the development of the Coke process.
    • In the First Industrial Revolution, the innovation that reduced fuel costs for pig iron and wrought iron production was the puddling process.

    Key Figures and Innovations

    • Henry Ford triggered the Second Industrial Revolution by implementing the mass production line system in the automotive industry, revolutionizing manufacturing practices.
    • The global changes stimulated by the Second Industrial Revolution included the rise of consumer culture and increased urbanization due to factory growth and job opportunities.

    Communication and Energy

    • The invention of the telegraph made it possible for people to communicate globally without long-distance travel, marking a major leap in communication technology.
    • The Second Industrial Revolution marked the first time electric energy was utilized for mass production, fundamentally altering manufacturing processes.

    Mechanization and Fuel Sources

    • The First Industrial Revolution saw the primary technology responsible for mechanization as the steam engine, which powered various industries.
    • A key fuel source that gained prominence during the First Industrial Revolution was coal, due to its cost-effectiveness compared to wood and other materials.

    Shift in Business Models

    • A major reason for replacing traditional family businesses with large factories during the First Industrial Revolution was the need for increased efficiency and scalability to meet growing demands.
    • The textile sector experienced significant advancements in mechanization through the adoption of steam power, especially in Britain and Germany, leading to increased production capacity and efficiency.

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    Learn about the period between 1760-1830, known as The First Industrial Revolution, which introduced mechanization and factory production by utilizing steam power instead of wood. Explore the impact on traditional businesses and the shift to large factories.

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