Ch. 6.1:
-What caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's? The rapid invention of new technologies.
-What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?
Crop machines made farming quicker and more efficient allowing more land to be farmed and more money to be made. The use of steel also allowed for sky scrapers and other innovations to be more stable and last longer. Also electricity was "invented" in the sense that is was made safer and more efficient, and able to be used in the common persons home. Most inventions made at this time were made to make life easier. The Type writer and the telephone helped majorly with communication, this helped to create jobs for women.
Ch. 6.2:
-What impact did railroads have on the US?
The made it easier and faster to transport good and people. It also helped for new areas to become populated and really connected our countries people. The construction of the railroad made many jobs for Americans and Chinese immigrants. It also created the need for time zones, Eastern, mountain, central and pacific.
-Why were many people upset with the railroads?
-What did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?
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