2nd Industrial Revolution Concepts

THE 2ND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION FEATURED BETTER STEEL MAKING, BIG ​ (a)   , AND A RAPID IMPROVEMENTS IN ​ (b)  

• BRIDGES
• TECHNOLOGY
• CLOTHING
• FURNITURE
• PAINTING

WHAT MADE LONG DISTANCE COMMUNICATION INSTANT?

• The internet made long distance communication instant.
• Carrier pigeons were used for instant communication.
• Smoke signals allowed for immediate messaging.
• The telegraph and telephone made long distance communication instant.

IN WHAT WAYS DID LIVING STANDARDS IMPROVE DURING THE 2ND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?

• Worsening health conditions and education access
• Limited availability of consumer goods and services
• Living standards improved through higher wages, better working conditions, increased access to consumer goods, and enhanced services like education and healthcare.
• Decreased wages and job security

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING?

FRIDGE, MICROWAVE, AND STOVE

What was a major effect of the 2nd Industrial Revolution on urbanization?

• People moved from rural areas to cities in search of jobs.

• Cities became less crowded and more spacious.

• Rural areas saw a significant increase in population.

• Urban areas became less diverse.

How did the expansion of railroads impact trade and commerce during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?

• It boosted trade by making the distribution of goods easier and faster.

• It decreased trade by making transportation more expensive.

• It had no significant impact on trade and commerce.

• It only affected local trade, not international trade.

What technological advancement during the 2nd Industrial Revolution changed how people communicated?

• The telephone

• The radio

• The television

• The internet

How did electricity impact daily life during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?

• It made homes and factories more efficient and productive.

• It had no significant impact on daily life.

• It only benefited rural areas.

• It decreased the standard of living.