Innovations of the Industrial Revolution
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Innovations of the Industrial Revolution
As one of the greatest times of production and change in the quality of life for all classes and members of society, the Industrial Revolution marked a turning point for humankind. Together, the industrial revolutions in both America and Britain not only altered the lifestyles of many, but also offered solutions to many questions that had plagued society for numerous years. Changes that occurred in the fields of medicine and chemistry still play a role in our everyday lives. These advancements not only affected 19th century industry, but also began paving the way for modern technology.
With the expansion of technology available to the textile industry emerged a growing want among those who produced the textiles for new colors. When this problem arose, textile producers called upon the chemistry industry to help lessen the need for textile producers to rely upon natural methods of bleaching such as sun, rain, sour milk, and urine (Britannica). While these methods had been practiced for centuries, the industry saw a definite want for a new and more efficient method of bleaching. From this point forth, chemistry’s role in the Industrial Revolution not only led to innovations in bleaching, but also led to great changes in the practice of chemistry, as we know it. In the mid-1700’s, a chemist named John Roebuck solved the problems of the textile industry with his invention of a new method for mass producing a chemical by-product known as sulfuric acid in lead chambers (Encarta 97). This discovery paved the way for sulfuric acid’s use in bleaching, and eventually led to the production of chlorine bleach, a common household product today.
As the Industrial Revolution moved forward int...
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...elegraph.
1866: Cyrus Field lays the first successful transatlantic cable.
1876: Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone.
1879: Thomas Edison invents the indandescent light bulb.
1892: Rudolf Diesel patents the diesel engine.
1899: Guglielmo Marconi invents the wireless.
1903: The Wright Brothers make the first successful airplane flight.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that the industrial revolution marked a turning point for humankind. the industrial revolutions in america and britain altered the lifestyles of many, and offered solutions to many questions that had plagued society.
- Explains how chemistry helped reduce the need for natural methods of bleaching in the textile industry. in the mid-1700s, a chemist named john roebuck invented sulfuric acid in lead chambers.
- Explains that chemistry moved away from heavy chemical processes to what today is known as organic, which produced both good and bad discoveries during the industrial revolution.
- Explains that the industrial revolution marked a turning point for humankind. the industrial revolutions in america and britain altered the lifestyles of many, and offered solutions to many questions that had plagued society.
- Explains how chemistry helped reduce the need for natural methods of bleaching in the textile industry. in the mid-1700s, a chemist named john roebuck invented sulfuric acid in lead chambers.
- Explains that chemistry moved away from heavy chemical processes to what today is known as organic, which produced both good and bad discoveries during the industrial revolution.
- Explains that jenner's discovery led to important research by louis pasteur almost seventy years later. they describe how doctors during the industrial revolution found a growing need for new additions to the medical field known as antiseptics and anesthetics.
- Concludes that the industrial revolution was a time of great change and upheaval, and discovery in every field of study. if no one in the 19th century had thought to try things differently, our civilization might be very different today.
- Narrates the first revolution: textiles and steam: 1713-1830.
- Narrates how samuel f. b. morse invented the telegraph, cyrus field lays the first successful transatlantic cable, thomas edison invents the indandescent light bulb, and rudolf diesel patent the diesel engine.
- Cites microsoft encarta's 1997 encyclopedia cd-rom, "industrial revolution." kitano, kevin, and anthony morejon.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution is an exciting period to study, because technology changes, and then, using the new technology, it increases even more.
- Explains that england was ideal for the industrial revolution. it had lots of natural resources, and a large population. the revolution spread to western europe and even the americas.
- Analyzes how the industrial revolution in britain changed the working conditions and the relationship between working and middle classes.
- Explains that the strong middle class was part of the marked change that occurred during the industrial revolution in britain. the protest towards bosses led to the formation of unions.
- Explains how the industrial revolution affected the whole stability of a nation, not only the economy, but also the relationships between classes and countries.
657 wordsRead More - industrial revolutionexplanatory essayIn the last part of the 18th century, a new revolution gripped the world that we were not ready for (Perry, 510). This revolution was not a political one, but it would lead to many implications later in its existence (Perry, 510). Neither was this a social or Cultural Revolution, but an economic one (Perry, 510). The Industrial revolution, as historians call it, began the modern world. It began the world we live in today and our way of life in that world. It is called a revolution because the changes it made were so great.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution, as historians call it, began the modern world and our way of life in that world.
- Explains that the industrial revolution changed how the world produced its goods and altered our societies from a mainly agricultural society to one in which industry and manufacturing was in control.
- Explains that the industrial revolution began in england in the middle of the 18th century. it was in full swing when the american declaration of independence in 1776.
- Explains that the industrial revolution, as historians call it, began the modern world and our way of life in that world.
- Explains that the industrial revolution changed how the world produced its goods and altered our societies from a mainly agricultural society to one in which industry and manufacturing was in control.
- Explains that the industrial revolution began in england in the middle of the 18th century. it was in full swing when the american declaration of independence in 1776.
- Explains that the domestic handicraft system of manufacturing gave way beginning in the late 18th century to factory-based mechanization.
- Explains how the industrial revolution spawned new technological breakthroughs, such as sir henry bessemer's process for making steel.
- Analyzes how the industrial revolution changed the living habits and economic conditions of almost all the english people.
- Explains that rural villages were deserted and cities grew rapidly. under the new industrial ownership, men became rich in a short time and labor was paid almost starvation wages.
- Explains that britain had natural advantages that helped explain why the industrial revolution began there. it was richly endowed with coal and iron, easily navigable waterways, and easily negotiated coasts.
- Explains that industrialization is still going on, especially in developing countries. it has changed the entire life of people, made many rich and many poor, brought out inventiveness and creativeness.
- Opines that people and life in general would be slow and repetitive, making life unfulfilling. civilization is the story of human freedom if anything.
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