THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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Question
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Technological developments during industrialization of the19th century included all of the following except ____
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electrical power and lighting
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telephone communication
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passenger air travel
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petroleum powered engines
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main technology of the 19th century was steam power. Steam engines provided a more reliable and effective source of power than water or wind. American cities became centers of steam-powered manufacturing. The most significant breakthrough in the Age of Steam was the development of railroads.
Detailed explanation-2: -labor in abundance. Lots of money to invest. New, talented group of businessmen [entrepreneurs] and advisors. Market growing as US population increased.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pioneering work had been done by an international collection of scientists including Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Alessandro Volta of the University of Pavia, Italy, and Michael Faraday of Britain.
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