Assess the impact of innovations in technology upon our world
Assess the impact of innovations in transport upon people’s lives
1890 – 1960
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, many innovations in transport were accomplished. They were invented around this period to allow people to travel further and better, and their purpose was to impact their lives in the best way possible. We call this period in time the industrial revolution because of the new modernization of methods that took place, which of course includes travelling. We will analyze the effect of this change in transportation, starting by highlighting what the innovations were and then explaining the impact that these innovations had on the people.
By using the word ‘innovations’ we are insinuating the improvement and modernization of technology around 1900. These were many, as the industrial revolution left many doors to be opened; many improvements to be made in transport equally. One of the biggest examples of this is the transition from the ‘horse age’ and using horses to travel, to the invention of the first car.
The first car was a ford and highlighted the change in economy. At first, only people from the upper class could afford to have this manner of luxurious private transport, but soon it became a very popular method of transport and became more practiced. Around 1900 the first public automobile was founded. Like a taxi, it was a vehicle that transported people around on a certain price.
While the middle and upper classes were benefitting from the invention of the automobile, the working class was not able to afford this luxurious way of travelling; therefore, they used bicycles and walked considerably more. These people often worked in places such as railways.
Railways were increasing as well as the metro system, which was being designed in England. This was a popular way of travel for the middle class as it was comfortable, quick and relatively affordable. This increase in railways also then led to the development of the
1890 – 1960
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, many innovations in transport were accomplished. They were invented around this period to allow people to travel further and better, and their purpose was to impact their lives in the best way possible. We call this period in time the industrial revolution because of the new modernization of methods that took place, which of course includes travelling. We will analyze the effect of this change in transportation, starting by highlighting what the innovations were and then explaining the impact that these innovations had on the people.
By using the word ‘innovations’ we are insinuating the improvement and modernization of technology around 1900. These were many, as the industrial revolution left many doors to be opened; many improvements to be made in transport equally. One of the biggest examples of this is the transition from the ‘horse age’ and using horses to travel, to the invention of the first car.
The first car was a ford and highlighted the change in economy. At first, only people from the upper class could afford to have this manner of luxurious private transport, but soon it became a very popular method of transport and became more practiced. Around 1900 the first public automobile was founded. Like a taxi, it was a vehicle that transported people around on a certain price.
While the middle and upper classes were benefitting from the invention of the automobile, the working class was not able to afford this luxurious way of travelling; therefore, they used bicycles and walked considerably more. These people often worked in places such as railways.
Railways were increasing as well as the metro system, which was being designed in England. This was a popular way of travel for the middle class as it was comfortable, quick and relatively affordable. This increase in railways also then led to the development of the