#AP Human Geography: Economic and Technological Advancements - Night Before Review 🚀

Hey there! Let's make sure you're feeling super confident for your AP Human Geography exam. This guide is designed to be your quick, go-to resource, focusing on the most important stuff and making connections that'll help you nail it. Let's dive in!

#The Industrial Revolution: A Quick Overview

The Industrial Revolution was a huge deal, marking a shift from handmade goods to machine-made products. It all started in the late 18th century and spread like wildfire. Think of it as the moment when human history sped up! 💨

• Key Change: From manual labor to machine-based manufacturing.
• Fuel: New technologies (like the steam engine) and energy sources (like coal).
• Impact: Growth of cities, expansion of trade, and the rise of factories.

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#New Technologies: Powering the Revolution

The 2nd Agricultural Revolution and new resources were the main drivers of industrialization. People moved from rural areas to cities for factory jobs, leading to big changes in society.

• Rural to Urban Migration: People left farms for city jobs.
• Social Stratification: New social classes emerged.
• Population Growth: Cities boomed due to increased food supplies.

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• Ford Process & Assembly Line: 🏭 Think of it like a super-efficient way to make things. Each worker has a specific job, making production faster and cheaper.
• Example: Imagine a car moving down a line, with each worker adding a different part.
• Interchangeable Parts: ⚙️ This meant any part could be replaced without replacing the whole product. No more custom-fitting!
• Example: A broken screw can be replaced with any other screw of the same size.

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#Industrialization

• Definition: The transformation of a society from agricultural to industrial, using machines to produce goods.
• Impact: More complex societies and diversified economies.
• Key Factor: The use of machinery, especially steam-powered engines.

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