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The Industrial Revolution, Franco Salinas - Coggle Diagram
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial resolutions was a series of economic, social, and political changes created by the rise of new technologies
1760 - 1850
UK, Europe, and USA
Second Industrial Revolution
Transportation
Airplanes
Combustion Engines
The 2nd Industrial Revolution saw the 1st globalization, which expanded the interconnectedness of the economy even further than before
The second Industrial Revolution had an even greater effect than the first, bringing even more inventions and social changes.
1850 - 1914
UK, Europe, and USA
Telecommunications
Telegraph
Radio
Telephone
Inventions of the Revolution
Trains became the most efficient way of transporting resources as well as labor. It shortened travel times significantly
The steam engine allowed to convert coal and water into a powerful energy source.
The light bulb quicky replaced fuel based lamps, allowing for more work hours as well as lighting up homes during the night for longer.
The rolling machine made textile production more efficent and cheaper
Causes of the Revolution
The rise of the Bourgeoise and capitalism pushed for the creation of more labor and consumerism
The renaissance and the rise of reason and technology in Europe set the pathway for the Revolution
Social Changes
Poor working conditions gave rise to leftist movements such as syndicalism, socialism and communism
The surge in product goods allowed for more jobs, better life expectancy, and an increase in mass wealth.
Franco Salinas