All Flashcards
Compare the First and Second Industrial Revolutions.
First: textiles, steam, iron. Second: electricity, chemicals, steel, petroleum. Second was a technological upgrade.
Who was Henry Ford?
Revolutionized production with the moving assembly line.
Who were the Krupp Family?
Pioneers in steel production in Germany.
When did the Second Industrial Revolution occur?
From the 1870s onward.
What was the significance of the rise of railroads?
Facilitated transport, created integrated national economies, and globalized networks.
What was the impact of the invention of the automobile?
Revolutionized transportation and personal mobility.
What was the effect of the rise of amusement parks?
Created new forms of mass leisure and entertainment.
What was the effect of the rise of professional sports?
Created new forms of mass entertainment.
What was the impact of mass advertisement?
Shaped consumer culture and increased demand for products.
What was the impact of Henry Ford's assembly line?
Revolutionized production, allowing for efficient, large-scale manufacturing.
What was the impact of mass politics?
Advocated for reforms in living/working conditions, voting rights, and education.
What was the impact of the invention of the telegraph & telephone?
Revolutionized communication over long distances.
What was the impact of the invention of refrigeration?
Allowed for the preservation and transport of perishable goods over long distances.