Posted by 3Marielle on September 28, 2011 at 10:36am
took more notes on the following section presentation:Ch. 6.1:What caused the Industrial revolution to really take off in the late 1800's?-Oil-Steel over iron (steel's harder)What were some new inventions in the late 1800's and what affect did they have on people's lives?-machines and plows for farming-light bulb-typewriter-telegraph-telephone, opened the way for world wide communicationCh. 6.2:What impact did railroads have on the US?Pros:-increase in trade-booming of towns-lower inemployment rates-quicker travel-safer than wagons-comfort for passengersCons:-construction costs-engines breaking down-risks for workersWhy were so many people upset with the railroad?-railroad companies were big and rich and were very demanding-Grange fought the railroads-the people were upset with the misuse of government land grants, which the railroads sold to other businesses-railroads demanded more for short hauls then they did for long haulsWhat did the Grangers or government do to regulate the railroads?-Interstate Commerce Act, established the right of the federal government to supervise the railroad activities
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