World History Unit 1: Nationalism & Industrialism
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Which country was the first to industrialize on the continent of Europe?

Belgium

In order to stop the spread of industrial technology, what action did Britain take?

Britain forbade mechanics, engineers, and others from leaving the country.

What was the most important result of the Second Industrial Revolution?

Turning the United States into a world economic power.

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

<p>Pasteur's discovery that disease is spread by bacteria.</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

Which of the following did Samuel Morse invent or improve?

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

Who is the author who described the problems of industrialized England?

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

How did industrialization spread to the continent of Europe?

<p>British workers secretly brought in textile machinery plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as 'the father of the American Industrial Revolution'?

<p>Samuel Slater</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is regarded as one of the greatest inventors in history?

<p>Thomas Edison</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Industrialization Overview

  • Belgium was the first country in continental Europe to industrialize.
  • The spread of industrial technology was restricted by Britain, which prohibited mechanics and engineers from leaving the country.

Impact of the Second Industrial Revolution

  • The Second Industrial Revolution significantly transformed the United States into a major world economic power.

Advances in Science and Medicine

  • Industrialization led to significant discoveries, such as Louis Pasteur's identification that diseases are caused by bacteria.

Literary Response to Industrialization

  • Authors Charles Dickens and Mark Twain are renowned for their critical portrayals of the social issues and excesses brought about by industrialization.
  • Dickens specifically illustrated the problems faced by the working class in industrialized England.

Technological Innovations

  • Samuel Morse is credited with the invention and improvement of the telegraph, revolutionizing communication.
  • Thomas Edison is celebrated as one of the greatest inventors in history, known for numerous innovations.

Spread of Industrial Techniques

  • Industrialization spread to the rest of Europe as British workers covertly transported plans for textile machinery out of Britain.

Key Figures in American Industrialization

  • Samuel Slater is hailed as "the father of the American Industrial Revolution" for his crucial role in introducing British textile technology to the United States.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of nationalism and the impact of the Industrial Age in Europe. This set of flashcards covers significant events, figures, and outcomes related to the First and Second Industrial Revolutions. Perfect for students preparing for exams in world history.

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