Industrialization greatly affected the balance of power in the world. Those nations that did industrialize became significantly more powerful. The first nation to industrialize was Great Britain. One of the major effects of industrialization was the need for raw materials, so it encouraged colonialism. The European powers attempted to dominate in far-flung places in order to make sure that they had the resources needed to drive their
Through the Columbian Exchange there were new varieties of plants, animals, and diseases that the Europeans transferred to the Americas. The new plants and animals had an enormous impact on the natural environment of the Americas. The new plants such as wheat, olives, grapes, rice, bananas, and sugar created a variety of dietary options. European livestock multiplied prolifically and destroyed land by trampling the land with their hooves. The introduction of cattle and horses specifically provided transportation and mobility in warfare in addition to hides and meat.
This map would be useful to answering the question because it would display the negative effects of the Green Revolution visually and let me accurately compare the different regions and see where the consequences were worse. Some people would agree that the Green Revolution expanded agricultural supply and immensely benefitted farmers and the society as a whole (Docs 1, 2, 4). The technological advances that came along with the revolution helped with the growth of food production as well as world population by allowing farmers to manufacture an abundance of food suitable for more people. Since 1950, the wheat yields of Mexico and India multiplied about 4 times as much as the Green Revolution progressed (Doc 1). Because the Food and Agriculture Organization were the ones who
a. Improved human nutrition resulting from enhanced hunting skills b. Dramatically altered weapons and warfare caused by the use of bronze technology c. The adoption of settled agriculture that allowed more densely populated societies d. Major advances in human brain function e. The development of the wheel which gave advances to pastoralist societies Many historians believe the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture led to societies that were more a. Isolated b. Egalitarian c. Patriarchal d. Dispersed e. Matriarchal The earliest religions of settled farming communities tended to focus on … a. a male / father protector god b. a female / mother earth goddess c. many complex anthropomorphic gods d. a covenant with a monotheistic God e. a dualistic afterlife of good versus evil The statue of a queen of Kush shown below was most probably influenced by the art of a. Greece b. China c. Egypt d. India e. Gaul Which of the following MOST helps to explain why the river valley civilization of ancient Egypt remained politically unified for much of its existence, while ancient Mesopotamia was frequently divided into rival
America Transformed Timeline and Paper HIS/110 January 31, 2011 America Transformed Timeline and Paper The industrialization of America contributed to the economic development of the country in many, many ways. Firstly, we need to define industrialization, which usually refers to a change from home and hand production to machine and factory production. The invention of water-powered spinning and weaving machines greatly increased production of material. The cotton gin, which was invented by Eli Whitney in 1794, greatly increased the cultivation of cotton in the south. When steam power replaced water power, industries and factories arose, creating industrialized areas which attracted more and more people with the promise of paying jobs.
How did technology transform the urban landscape of the United States in the late nineteenth century? The late nineteenth century was a time of great change for the United States in regards to the urban landscape. These changes were so life-altering for people that we now know it as the Industrial Revolution, which is a change from hand and home production to machine and factory. New technology, such as steam and electricity, changed the way of lives for Americans as the people shifted from rural to urban living. The development of these technologies changed transportation, manufacturing, and even communication.
The Industrial Revolution is thought to be a result of the Agricultural Revolution. As each agricultural worker produced more food, and the number of agricultural workers declined and the number of industrial workers increased. The event that aided in the exploitation of the horse was the development of the lowly horse shoe and nails. This obviously helped greatly and permitted field work to be done under a wider range of soil and weather conditions, since the shoe gave greater traction and helped prevent hoof rot. Industrial Revolution Respond to each of the following questions in two to three sentences: 1.
During the eighteenths and nineteenth century, there was a changing in society in Europe and America, called the Industrial Revolution. Back then, both areas were rural with dependence on the use of agricultural to earn an income and feed themselves. When making tools or anything that required manufacturing, it was done in the homes of people with hand tools and basic machines. The Industrial Revolution was very important because during this time the invention of the steam engine boosted transportation and factory machines. Also the iron and textile industries benefited greatly with the revolution.
The American Industrial Revolution was a time in the history of the United States of innovation and rapid growth. Growth that led to changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology. These changes affected the social, economic and cultural conditions during the nineteenth century and shaped the countries' future. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of a great nation. The American Industrial Revolution was a period of technological innovation, agricultural advancements and economic growth that propelled social and economic changes throughout the country.
America’s Roots The Native Americans are the backbone for the American existence.Without the Native Americans, the Europeans would not have had the resources needed to be successful in America. The Native Americans played an essential role in America becoming a nation because they taught the colonists the necessary tools needed to live in America such as growing crops, understanding the terrain, and using hunting systems. To begin, the Native Americans learned how to grow their own crops. Growing crops was important because it provided a source of food. It also gave them the ability to teach others how to grow crops so they can live in America without starving.