2nd Industrial Revolution
The
Second Industrial Revolution is the period of time between 1870 and 1914.
Although, a number of events can be dated back to the 1850’s. During this time
many inventions were created that changed life forever.
Different
nations industrialized more slowly, particularly those in the east and south of
Europe. These nations are mostly lacking natural resources and sometimes the
capital of
Europe has to
invest in this
Industry. Although Russia did have resources, social and political conditions
slowed its economic development. Only in the late 1800s, more than 100 years
after Britain, did Russia lumber toward the
Industrialization . In East Asia however, Japan offered a remarkable success
story. Although it lacked many basic resources, it industrialized rapidly after
1868.
Nations
such as Germany France, and the U.S. were able to catch up to Britain quickly.
They had more abundant supplies of coal Iron and other resources that British
people had . Also, they had the advantage of being able to follow Britain’s lead
. Like Belgium , reword often borrowed British experts or their technology. The
first
American
textile
factory was built in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with plans smuggled out of Britain
. Two countries in particular thrusted their way into industrial leadership.
Germany united its powerful nation in 1871, and within a few decades, it became
Europe’s leading Industrial power. Across the Atlantic , the United States
advanced even more rapidly especially after the Civil War. By 1900, American
Industry led world production. During the early Industrial Revolution inventions
such as the steam engine were generally the work of the gifted tinkerers. They
experimented with simple machines to make them better. New products and
machinery invented by chemists and engineers helped change the pace and speed up
production. American inventor Robert Fulton powered his steam boat with one of
James Watt’s steam engines
During
the second Industrial Revolution transportation and communications were
transformed by technology. Steamships replaced sailing ships, and the building
of railroads took off in Europe and North America,. Rail lines connected
inland cities and seaports, mining regions and industrial centers. In the United
States, a transcontinental railroad provided rail service from the Atlantic to
the Pacific.
Second Industrial Revolution is the period of time between 1870 and 1914.
Although, a number of events can be dated back to the 1850’s. During this time
many inventions were created that changed life forever.
Different
nations industrialized more slowly, particularly those in the east and south of
Europe. These nations are mostly lacking natural resources and sometimes the
capital of
Europe has to
invest in this
Industry. Although Russia did have resources, social and political conditions
slowed its economic development. Only in the late 1800s, more than 100 years
after Britain, did Russia lumber toward the
Industrialization . In East Asia however, Japan offered a remarkable success
story. Although it lacked many basic resources, it industrialized rapidly after
1868.
Nations
such as Germany France, and the U.S. were able to catch up to Britain quickly.
They had more abundant supplies of coal Iron and other resources that British
people had . Also, they had the advantage of being able to follow Britain’s lead
. Like Belgium , reword often borrowed British experts or their technology. The
first
American
textile
factory was built in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with plans smuggled out of Britain
. Two countries in particular thrusted their way into industrial leadership.
Germany united its powerful nation in 1871, and within a few decades, it became
Europe’s leading Industrial power. Across the Atlantic , the United States
advanced even more rapidly especially after the Civil War. By 1900, American
Industry led world production. During the early Industrial Revolution inventions
such as the steam engine were generally the work of the gifted tinkerers. They
experimented with simple machines to make them better. New products and
machinery invented by chemists and engineers helped change the pace and speed up
production. American inventor Robert Fulton powered his steam boat with one of
James Watt’s steam engines
During
the second Industrial Revolution transportation and communications were
transformed by technology. Steamships replaced sailing ships, and the building
of railroads took off in Europe and North America,. Rail lines connected
inland cities and seaports, mining regions and industrial centers. In the United
States, a transcontinental railroad provided rail service from the Atlantic to
the Pacific.