#AP World History: Modern - Night Before Review

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#🚀 Science and Technology: The Great Accelerators

"Rapid advances in science and technology altered the understanding of the universe and the natural world and led to advances in communication, transportation, industry, agriculture, and medicine."

#Physics: Unlocking the Universe ⚛️

• Quantum mechanics and relativity: Changed how we see the universe, matter, and energy. Think of it as going from 'Newton's apple' to 'Einstein's mind-bending cosmos.'
• Nuclear physics: Led to nuclear energy and, unfortunately, the atomic bomb. 💡 A major turning point in history and warfare.

#Biology: The Code of Life 🧬

• DNA structure: Revolutionized medicine with genetic engineering, new disease treatments, and the ability to modify plants and animals.

#Communication: Connecting the World 📡

• Radio: Allowed for mass communication, news, music, and emergency broadcasts. A huge leap in information sharing.
• Television: Added visual communication, shaping public opinion and influencing social issues. Think of it as the 'radio with pictures'.

#Transportation: Speeding Things Up ✈️

• Airplanes and automobiles: Dramatically increased the speed of travel and trade. The world got a whole lot smaller.
• Jet engine: Made commercial travel faster and more convenient. Imagine going from propeller planes to jets in a few decades!

#Industry: Mass Production 🏭

• Assembly line and automation: Increased production and reduced costs, leading to mass-produced consumer goods.

#Agriculture: Feeding the Masses 🚜

• Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization: Boosted crop yields and made farming more efficient. This allowed for larger populations.

#Medicine: Fighting Disease ⚕️

• Antibiotics, vaccines, and diagnostic imaging: Revolutionized disease treatment and prevention, leading to increased life expectancy.

Practice Question

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The development of the assembly line in the early 20th century is most closely associated with which of the following? (A) Increased agricultural output (B) Mass production of consumer goods (C) Improved medical treatments (D) Enhanced communication technologies

2. Which of the following best describes the impact of the discover...