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    Throughout the industrial revolution there are many great technological advancement that were made. These advancements helped quickly develop the world and help Britain grow one step ahead of neighboring countries. One of the greatest allies for countries was coal. The people who new how to use it correctly were the ones who were growing and giving themselves more future potential. Coal is a key factor for cheap energy in Britain that played a huge role in developing the industrial revolution and

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    During the period of 1860-1900‚ there were many factors that helped to promote America’s industrial growth. There were many obstacles that kept America from industrializing such as scarce labor‚ plentiful land‚ and expensive labor. Once immigrants started to pour in they would work for a lot less money making industrialization possible. With more manpower‚ for less money they could increase the production at any place. The building of railroads and machines greatly helped industrialization along

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    Plott‚ 1  Jessica Plott  November 18‚ 2014  3rd Block DC History  Mr. Higgins  The Impact of the Industrial Revolution in the North  The Industrial Revolution made an impact upon the world in the early nineteenth century.  The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from  about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.  This transition included going from hand  production methods to machines‚ new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes‚  improved efficiency of water power

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    The political compromise during the period of 1820 to 1860 was unable to reduce sectional tension during this time period. According to Tom Meltzer and Jean H. Bennett‚ in their book CRACKING THE AP U.S. HISTORY EXAM‚ “The new period of expansion resulted in a national debate over slavery‚ as would every period of expansion to follow until the Civil War resolved the slavery question.” The Missouri Compromise‚ the Compromise of 1850‚ and… were just a quick fix for the inevitable to come‚ the civil

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    During the industrial revolution‚ there was a pressing need for innovation to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population and expanding economies. With the rise of urbanization and mass production‚ industries sought ways to increase efficiency and output. This need for improvement led to the development of new technologies and methods‚ such as the steam engine‚ which revolutionized transportation and manufacturing processes. Similarly‚ advancements in metallurgy and machinery paved the way for

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    of 1820-1860 in the United States related to the growth of industry and urban life? During the years 1820-1860America has received a wave of social reformation movements that were in correlation with the growth of industry and urban life. This time period‚ also known as the antebellum era (time period before the Civil War) brought movements such as: the temperance movement (1826-1840’s)‚ the movement for public asylums (1820’s and 1830’s)‚ the public education movement/reform (1820-1860)‚ the women’s

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    The role of technology in facilitating the growth of European empires during the nineteenth century has been widely discussed by historians. At the very least‚ many argue that advanced technology was a key component of the worldwide spread of European imperialism. The development of steam-powered ships greatly assisted European powers that sought to extend their empires in Africa and Asia. Europeans had enjoyed a virtual monopoly on sea travel since the first imperial expansion began in the 1500s

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    The Industrial Revolution was a very historical time‚ although many people got injured.  Many amazing inventions were made during the time.  Many people got rich off of their inventions during this time period.     During the Industrial Revolution‚ children were forced to work in the factories.  Many kids had to stick their hands in a moving machine to get a loose bolt out of the gears‚ if the kids weren’t fast enough they could get their hands cut off.  Although many great inventions were created

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    During 1790-1860‚ there were many reformations taking place and many events that lead up to the reformation of this very inexperienced country‚ of America. All these events effected the United States different ways and caused many grievances for the young people living in America. In 1790 we firmly incorporated the first American cotton mill which led to the economic augmentation of the United States. In 1791 we established the Capital of the United States in Washington D.C.‚ and Alexander Hamilton

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    During the industrial revolution‚ people were faced with urgent challenges brought on by a rapidly growing population and expanding economies. Cities were swelling‚ and industries were struggling to keep up with demand. This pressure for improvement spurred incredible innovation as people sought ways to make things more efficient and productive. The steam engine‚ for example‚ completely transformed how we transported goods and powered machinery. Advances in metallurgy and machinery enabled the construction

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