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    The Victorian Age was the most important time period in the history of England. The time period was filled with extraordinary inventions, cultural changes, and the development of literature. New inventions helped boost the economy, and along with cultural changes, separated social classes even more. During the Victorian Age, the rich got richer, and the poor got poorer. Greed was at a resounding high, and poverty was at an appalling low. Evidence of these social classes can be found in the time…

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    Preet Rai How did the triangle trade shape our world? All the events leading up to this day have our world in some way. For example the triangle trade has shaped our world. The triangle trade was the trade between three destinations. America, Europe and Africa. Importing and disturbing materials across the world. The trade had three lines. Line one was the materials for trading with the slaves. Line two were the Africans slaves that were heading to America. Line three, the…

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    3a) It has been said that Canada’s history has been dominated by the export of staple products. Due to it being a British colony, Canada has been lacking in exporting products that would compete in the world market. Instead, Canada has become more known to export staple goods and developing transportation networks to connect port cities with regions that produce resources. Raw materials that Canada exports, such as timber and fur, help countries like the United States in creating products that…

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    The Industrial Revolution was started in Great Britain during the mid-1700’s. The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain because they had many factors to help them. The Industrial Revolution was at first negative on the people working in the factories, but then got better as the government got involved. The Industrial Revolution had both negative and positive effects on the worker during the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution in the beginning was not a pleasant time…

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    Throughout the Victorian era many inventions were being made and technology was developing at an exponential rate. While it made the lives of many a great deal easier their creation came with a cost. To develop many of the inventions and to fuel the the Victorian era many began to move from their homes in the country close to nature and earth into the ever increasing cities. Due to this great migration of sorts art and literature were less focused on and science and industry became the rulers of…

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    mainly sped up the transportation and communication that had been enhanced to a greater extent. Many things had resulted from this. As the passage mentions, “Steamships replaced sailing ships, and railroad building took off” (244). Steamships, steam engines, etc. is an earlier model of the transportation that was going to improve. This engineers, etc. built these new uses of transportation for easier and…

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    Railroads were an important part of history for America in the 1800s. Early railroads, challenges and dangers in the building of the railroads, and the impact on industries were an important part of history. Early railroads were important in the 1800s. The rails were the fastest form of transportation, going about 20 miles per hour, while wagon went around 2 miles per hour making this the fastest form of transportation. Railroads were invented around 1820 in Great Britain by a man named…

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    Where the effects of the industrial revolution in Great Britain more positive or more negative? The Industrial Revolution was a good thing but also could be said to be a bad thing. It affected all aspects in life for people who lived in Europe. Three things throughout the industrial revolution, one is population, labor, and polution all affected the lives in Europe at the time and affect us to present day. First of all, population increased drastically in Europe during this time. This led to…

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    Between the years 1776 and 1870, America has experienced many changes. America’s population has increased dramatically during these years. America was able to invent many useful things such as the railroads which changed lives. American’s fought for their rights such as the right to vote. All of these changes that our founding fathers have made between these important years of American history sculptured our America today. America’s population was able to increase because of the…

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    APUSH 1865-1900 Essay The period of time between 1865 and 1900 was one of great technological advancement; and, as a result, great agricultural advancement. As railroads were built throughout the country, transport for crops and livestock was able to be done with more ease and convenience. Innovations in farming equipment allowed for healthier crops and livestock, as well As new tools were invented, and old ones were innovated, the harvest of crops and maintenance of livestock became more…

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