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Exploring the Industrial Age in America, this overview highlights the shift from agrarian to industrial economy, technological advancements like the telephone and assembly line, and the social impact of urbanization and immigration. It also touches on the wealth gap and the transition to the Information Age.
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The Industrial Age in America was heavily influenced by the earlier Industrial Revolution in Britain
Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater's successful textile mill was a crucial factor in establishing American industrialization
Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin greatly impacted the productivity of American agriculture
The proliferation of factories and mechanization of agriculture drastically changed the landscape of American labor and productivity
Telephone
The introduction of the telephone was a significant advancement during the Second Industrial Revolution
Railroad Network
The expansion of the railroad network greatly improved transportation during this period
Electric Power
The advent of electric power revolutionized the way industries operated during the Second Industrial Revolution
The Gilded Age, characterized by rapid economic growth and extreme social inequalities, was a term satirically coined by Mark Twain
The extreme wealth gap between industrial magnates and workers was a defining feature of the Second Industrial Revolution
Telegraph
The telegraph greatly improved communication during the Industrial Age
Railroad Systems
The railroad systems revolutionized transportation during this period
Bessemer Process
The Bessemer process allowed for mass production of steel, leading to the construction of skyscrapers and bridges
Interchangeable Parts and Assembly Line
The adoption of interchangeable parts and the assembly line greatly improved manufacturing efficiency
The introduction of labor-saving devices such as vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, and sewing machines transformed the domestic sphere and consumer culture
The promise of industrial jobs attracted millions of immigrants to America, fueling the rapid growth of cities
Overcrowding and Substandard Living Conditions
Overcrowding in cities led to substandard living conditions in tenements, with poor sanitation and high rates of disease
Formation of Immigrant Communities
Despite the challenges, immigrant communities often formed vibrant enclaves, preserving cultural traditions and providing mutual support
The Industrial Age exacerbated social stratification, with a small percentage of the population controlling a disproportionate share of the nation's wealth
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The ______ Age in America started after the ______ War and lasted until the early ______ century, marking a shift from farming to industrial economy.
Industrial
Civil
20th
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Second Industrial Revolution Time Frame
Late 19th century to WWI onset.
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Key Technological Advancements of the Second Industrial Revolution
Introduction of telephone, railroad expansion, electric power advent.
