Modernity: 1830s to 1900s

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the modern world and its developments from the 1830s to the early 20th century.

The period we are studying spans roughly the __ to the early 20th century.

1830s

The key media technologies discussed in this course include __, photography, telephone, phonograph, and cinema.

telegraph

The term __ refers to the comprehensive perspective on society's functioning, which is often adopted by the majority in a culture.

ideology

The __ Press emerged in 1833 and was characterized by mass audiences and advertising-subsidized media.

penny

From 1850 to 1910, the urban population of Berlin grew from .4 million to __ million.

2

The __ was developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for sending messages with electricity.

telegraph

Photography's origins can be traced back to __ who created 'heliographs' around 1826 or '27.

Niépce

One distinguishing feature of the modern world is the increased __ between reality and representation.

blurring

The __, which includes the advancements in iron production and machinery, played a significant role in the period of industrialization discussed.

Industrial Revolution

One of the components of consumer culture that emerged during this period was the rise of __ stores.

department