Technology in the Industrial Age
Sophie Anderson
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#AP World History: Modern - Tech & Industrial Revolutions 🚀
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#New Technologies: Powering Change ⚙️
#The Big Picture
The steam engine and internal combustion engine were game-changers. They harnessed fossil fuels (coal, oil) to power transportation and industry, leading to massive economic growth. Think of it as the world's first 'energy drink' for machines! ⚡
Key Concept
These inventions shifted the world from reliance on wind and water to fossil fuels, fundamentally altering human society and the environment.
#Steam Engine 🚂
Steam Engine. Image courtesy of Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Transportation: Powered trains and steamboats, slashing travel time and costs. 🚢
- Industry: Drove textile mills and factories, boosting production. 🏭
- Energy: Generated electricity, enabling urban growth. 💡
- Mining: Allowed deeper extraction of coal and minerals. ⛏️
- Agriculture: Powered farm equipment, increasing efficiency. 🌾
#Internal Combustion Engine 🔥
Internal combustion engine. Image courtesy of Encylopedia Britannica.
- Transportation: Increased mobility and reduced costs, making travel faster. 🚗
- Industry: Accelerated construction and manufacturing. 🏗️
- Energy: Improved efficiency and reli...
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