Rise Of Industry Flashcards
1
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Railroads
A
o Stimulated change
o westward expansion
o carried goods and ideas across the country
o lead to cities developing bi-costal
2
Q
Steel production
A
Allowed for the production and development of sky scrapers, bridges, and improved infrastructure
3
Q
Farming technology
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- Tractors
- plows
– due to increased demand for agriculture, technology was developed to make farming easier and more efficient
4
Q
Mass production/assembly lines
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Interchangeable parts
5
Q
Newer/ better forms of transportation
A
- railroads/ways
- automobile
- canals
6
Q
Automobiles
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Transformed personal transportation and influenced urban planning
7
Q
Machine tools
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Increased production and reduced labor costs
8
Q
Refrigerator
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- Allowed people to store food
- encouraged technological advancements
- people living in cities now could have access to fresh & better food →**better living conditions **
