#AP World History: Modern - Night Before Review 🚀

Hey! Let's get you feeling confident and ready for tomorrow. We're going to break down Industrial Capitalism and Revolutions into clear, manageable sections. Think of this as your ultimate cheat sheet! Let's dive in! 🏊

#Industrial Capitalism: Consequences

Remember, this topic is HUGE for the AP exam. Understanding the impacts of industrial capitalism is key to linking events from 1750 onwards. It's not just about factories; it's about how society changed. 🌍

#Standard of Living

• The Good:

  • Job Creation: Factories and industrial centers boomed, drawing people to urban areas. 🏙️
  • Wage Increases: Demand for labor led to higher pay (for some!). Unions also pushed for better wages and conditions. 💰
  • More Goods: Mass production made a wider variety of goods available and more affordable. 🛍️
  • Transportation: New tech like railroads and steamships made travel and trade easier. 🚂🚢
  • Productivity: New tech like the steam engine, spinning jenny, and power loom led to mass production. ⚙️

• The Not-So-Good:

  • Rural Areas Left Behind: Many in the countryside didn't benefit from the industrial shift. 🚜
  • Poor Working Conditions: Long hours and unsafe factories were common, especially in low-paying jobs. 🏭
  • Social Inequality: The gap between the rich and poor widened. 💔

#Communication

• Railroads, Steamships, and Telegraph: These were game-changers! They:
  • Facilitated exploration and development in interior regions. 🧭
  • Enabled rapid movement of people and goods. 🚚
  • Connected regions to global markets. 🌐
  • Allowed for quick communication across distances. 📡