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    In the 19th century, advances in technology, resulting from the first and second Industrial Revolutions, affected Europe through innovations in economical, agricultural and demographic areas of society; therefore these advances in technology brought about changes in Europe to the extent that society could not remain the same. The two Industrial Revolutions brought about new technology to support the building of new machines and the creation of factories. Developments in farming and agricultural…

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    Impact of the industrial revolution in England on the American Colonies Industrial revolution breathed a new life to both the American and the British societies. The revolution had both the negative and positive impacts of the development of the British and US. Thus in this essay am going to write, will focus more on the impact of Industrial Revolution in the US and prove the thesis that the Industrial Revolution had more development in the US and in a special way, it has given the American…

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    2. Briefly discuss the political culture and technological advances that ultimately worked to pave the way for the “new imperialism” during this period. The technological improvements in communications and transportation and advances in education helped the Age of New Imperialism. Having new devices such as the telegraph and the telephone, people had new chances to communicate with others that lived far way from them, even though “the telegrams often brought bad news to offices and residences”…

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    Frankie De La Cruz Mr. Dai’re History 10 Period 7 Science and Technology Advances During the Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820-1840. Who were some of the most significant American inventors? Thomas Newcomen created the first practical steam engine for pumping water, the Newcomen steam engine. Thomas Edison and his workshop patented 1,093 inventions. Included in…

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    The Industrial Revolution was one of the largest and most rapid changes in American society, industry, technology, and lifestyle. Though this period brought the nation forward as a whole, working conditions and life quality were very poor for the lower and middle class. The working class found themselves without any power or influence in politics and business. Corruption and social barriers infiltrated every industry in the United States, and the upper class did their best to cover up this…

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    DAY I: ENGLAND AND THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Essential Lesson Questions: Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England and not in other places? What were some reactions to it and why did they emerge? Historical Thinking Skill: Cause and Consequence & Interpretation of Evidence Students will read an excerpt from one secondary source and two small primary sources dealing with the Industrial Revolution making sure to annotate all three of them, in addition they will take some notes to get…

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    Second Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution which changed the way we live and do things till today “The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.” The revolution began in the United Kingdom, then spread throughout Western Europe, North America, Japan, and eventually all over the world.Well, I won’t say that the Industrial Revolution was neither good nor bad for the world.” In my opinion,…

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    Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution happen in Western Europe in the 1700s and was a huge deal Technologically. It affected the world a lot in the long road with technology, but also had major consequences at the time to do all what they did. Although this event has been titled a revolution, the question is whether the Industrial revolution was truly a revolution. For the purposes of this paper, the term revolution will be defined as a sudden, radical change for the positive.…

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    The Industrial Revolutions changed how people lived and how everyday goods were made. These revolutions also made innovations that are important to our modern world, such as the telephone, the battery, and the airplane. Although many beneficial technological advancements were made during the Industrial Revolutions, they had detrimental effects on the environment and people’s health; child labor also grew popular and work conditions and agreements were often very poor. The Industrial…

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    The Industrial Revolution has affected everything in our country today. It helped build the manufacturing we have today along with how our world revolutionized in a whole. If the Industrial Revolution had not happened, we would not have all of the advancements the country has today. In the 20th and 21st century the United States became more technological and advanced and it is all because of the Industrial Revolution and the advancements made in manufacturing. During the Industrial Revolution…

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