18th To 19th Century Flashcards
The phenomenal process in the transfer of doing work by human hands and feet to the use of machines was called The
Industrial Revolution
Where did the industrial revolution began?
Great britain
Thomas Edison (1847-1931) who invented the ___?
Light bulb
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) who invented the____?
Telescope
What was the fundamental change in the way goods were produced during the Industrial Revolution?
Use of machines in production
Which country is recognized as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain
Name the steam engine pioneer whose improvements significantly contributed to the Industrial Revolution.
James Watt
What were the three key technologies that laid the foundation of the first Industrial Revolution?
Iron production, steam engine, textile
Which of the following inventors is credited with creating the first steam-powered locomotive?
George Stephenson
What major shift occurred in factories towards the end of the 19th century?
steam to electric power
Which 19th-century scientist formulated the Periodic Table?
Dmitri Mendeleev
Who invented the electric telegraph in the 19th century?
Samuel F.B. Morse
What was a significant impact of the invention of the automobile?
Revolutionized transportation and connected rural and urban areas
What was one of the greatest technological advancements in the 20th century according to the document?
Development of the personal computer
Who were the key figures in redefining the meaning of computers in the late 20th century?
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
