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    Humans have changed the way they lived over the years a lot, for instance they were hunters and gatherers, then they became farmers and settlers, and then they moved on to using machinery and technology and that last transition is called The Industrial revolution, which is a major turning point in history. The industrial revolution was born in the United Kingdom, they had the resources needed to make a huge change. However the workers lived a very harsh and miserable life, men had long…

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    Industrial Age Inventions

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    revolution had a large impact on the way we live today. These inventions improved life in a variety of ways, making manufacturing processes and daily life more efficient and easier. In my opinion, the most important inventions was the water frame, steam engine, and the assembly line. Firstly, an important invention of the industrial revolution was the water frame. The water frame was invented by Richard Arkwright. This man was called the “Father of the Industrial Revolution.” Arkwright was…

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    To conclude the site reveals an immense deal about the people of the time. It’s evident that the new complexity of their lives is a result of the Neolithic revolution. The Neolithic revolution was a massive pivotal moment in human development and consequently everything changed. The move from hunting to farming forced the people of the time to acquire new means of survival and from this we witness the formation of communities. We can be certain that they lived within communities and evidence…

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    Social Darwinism, Populism, and Progressivism The sweeping changes the United States experienced during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century occurred throughout four “revolutions,” concerning both social and economic sectors. The first of these transformed a subsistence agricultural system into a cash-crop, profit based system that exposed “farmers to markets, the business cycle, monopolies, and politics” (688). The second revolution saw the formation of a working class,…

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    The Industrial Revolution is a period in time in which industries are developing at a rapid pace as a result of the progress made in manufacturing and transportation. It began during the years 1750 to 1850 in Britain as it was the ideal starting place since it had an abundance of natural resources such as coal, iron, and rivers. These natural resources coupled with advancements in machinery produced a chain effect that eventually came to change the world economically, politically, and socially…

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    ice to cool the air. Back in the 1800s, air conditioning systems did not exist but with the recent discoveries in chemistry about how compressed gasses absorb heat from the surroundings when they expand, he was able to develop and construct a steam engine giving rise to the first air conditioner. Following his techniques, years later the refrigerator was invented and it brought changes to the social interactions between individuals. With the possibility of storing larger amounts of food for…

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    After learning some more about Ancient World History, I believe that the Agricultural Revolution, Political Systems, and the civilization of Ancient Rome have most influenced the Modern World the most. Not only were these events in history very major, but they also had a drastic impact on the life we live today. These revolutionary practices affected the Modern World in our everyday lives as much as recent practices. The Agricultural Revolution occurred during the Neolithic Age and is when…

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    Did you know that Flagstaff got its name from a random person striping a pole and making it a flagpole? By the time Arizona reached statehood in 1912, the Babbitt brothers had already started to change Flagstaff. The Babbitt brothers along with many other influential people helped give Flagstaff a reason to be created, why it’s used today, and help find some attractions to keep people coming back. Flagstaff is also called the City of Seven Wonders because it is geographically located by the…

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    Despite the numerous downfalls brought by the Industrial Revolution, this new historical change was a positive impact for societies to a minimal extent. So the industrial revolution caused negative impacts such as child labor and pollution of air. The Industrial Revolution included child labor. In document 1 it shows the excerpt from William Cooper’s testimony before the Sadler Committee in 1832, Sadler interviews Cooper. “Sadler: When did you first begin to work in mills? Cooper: When I was…

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    What invention had the greatest impact on history why? What is the Spinning Jenny? The spinning jenny, is a spinning frame, and was one of the key developments in the industrialization of weaving during the early industrial revolution. It was invented in 1764 by James Hargreaves in Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire in England. The spinning jenny increased the speed of weaving created a new problem because it now took three spinners to keep up with one weaver. It is claimed that one day his…

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