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    And the idea of steam engines, invented by James Watt, was capable of transporting a person from a one place to another. The new engine was able to run on gas and air filled tires. From this, the combustion engine was created which is the engine for cars in today’s world. From the first car, the transportation vehicle has evolved immensely and is efficient for quick transportation…

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    The beginning of the Industrial Revolution resulted in unethical and unsanitary work and living conditions, but by the 1870s, regulations and laws were passed to improve the quality of life for working class men. The Industrial Revoltuion yielded steam transportation in the form of trains and transformed the economy of France, Germany, and Great Britain, therefore, changing the life and working conditions of European working class men in…

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    Well known as the Industrial Revolution, an unprecedented advance in the efficiency of manufacturing occurred in England in the late eighteenth century. It spread to other parts of Europe and the United States in the second half of the nineteenth century and brought enormous change to humans’ life. Largely a result of technology improvement and mass production, industrialization stimulated a surge in production of manufactured goods, which largely enriched people’s material life. It also…

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    Revolution, there were many significant inventions and changes that affected people both positively and negatively. Some of the drawbacks and improvements during that period of time were textile machines, bridgewater canals, factories, turnpikes, steam locomotives, agriculture to urbanization, communication tools, incandescent lamp, and more. Even though there were both positive and negative outcomes of the Industrial Revolution, the positive effects were actually more significant. Just like…

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    to produce the goods (clothes, shoe wear, and more). Since there were many factories in one area it produced a lot of pollution that affected the air around the area tremendously. Coal was a main resource factories needed because it fuels the steam engines and powers up many machines. Even though the machines help with faster processes the working conditions were poor for the workers. “They worked in dark, airless factory rooms, where they were in constant danger from the unguarded machinery”…

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    together with the Industrial Revolution prompted different changes in the country. The Industrial Revolution was a process of evolution from traditional methods of manufacturing to more sophisticated ones, as for example, the introduction of the steam engine that helped to mechanize work. New markets were rising up thanks to the new trade routes together with new institutions related to the trade process such as banks, insurance companies, transport, etc. These institutions were in need of more…

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    Big business, economic growth and international involvement turned America into an industrial giant in the late 19th century because the railroads was one of the biggest change that happened to america. One , it made transportation easier for travelers and second, it made getting goods though place to place faster. A second thing that happened to america that changed many things in america was the way that rockefeller made the pipes for the olis all around europe and got the oil all around…

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    of 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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    Was the industrial revolution, a blessing or a curse? Well, the industrial revolution began to create manufacturing and transportation while using machines to create a further more developing process.In addition, the machines that are powered by steam engines created a cheaper and greater number of goods than before. The workmen responded with less mentally exhaustion and tiredness. Which also benefited good health because of the repeating motions that the workers do, have a bad health effect on…

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    technology. Just as the charcoal resources depleted in the 18th century, so are the raw materials such as natural fuels (oil, water, forestry) at risk. Growing population and higher demands further stimulated search for alternative fuels. While the steam engine and sheet iron revolutionized the Industries of early 19th century, the demand for cleaner and more efficient energy for the Global Village initiated the development of alternative “Green…

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