Fichas de aprendizaje Industry (First and Second Industrial Revolutions) Gateway 4 | Quizlet

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First Industrial Revolution

It began in Great Britain in the 1780s. There were plenty of resources and a large labor supply. Steam power, mass production and a factory system were all used.

<p>It began in Great Britain in the 1780s. There were plenty of resources and a large labor supply. Steam power, mass production and a factory system were all used.</p>
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The second industrial revolution was marked by:

Increased activity in the mining (steel), railroad industries, telecommunications and electricity.

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Spread of Railroads

Steamships and railroads were the major transportation developments of the 19th century. The transcontinental railroad was built in 1869. By 1893, four additional transcontinental lines were built. Railroads connected raw materials to factories and factories to consumers across the nation.

<p>Steamships and railroads were the major transportation developments of the 19th century. The transcontinental railroad was built in 1869. By 1893, four additional transcontinental lines were built. Railroads connected raw materials to factories and factories to consumers across the nation.</p>
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Bessemer Process

A way to manufacture steel quickly and cheaply by blasting hot air through melted iron to quickly remove impurities.

<p>A way to manufacture steel quickly and cheaply by blasting hot air through melted iron to quickly remove impurities.</p>
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Samuel Morse

United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872)

<p>United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872)</p>
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Alexander Graham Bell

Invented the telephone

<p>Invented the telephone</p>
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Thomas Edison

American inventor best known for inventing the electric light bulb which could burn for many hours.

<p>American inventor best known for inventing the electric light bulb which could burn for many hours.</p>
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Corporation

They could issue shares of stock, elect a Board of Directors who could hire a General Manager who could hire employees.

<p>They could issue shares of stock, elect a Board of Directors who could hire a General Manager who could hire employees.</p>
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Andrew Carnegie

A Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Carnegie Steel Company in 1892. By 1901, his company dominated the American steel industry.

<p>A Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Carnegie Steel Company in 1892. By 1901, his company dominated the American steel industry.</p>
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Henry Flagler/FL Railroad

He Built the Florida East Coast Railroad from Jacksonville to Miami and eventually all the way to Key West. He built hotels in St. Augustine, Palm Beach and Miami. He helped contribute to the growth of Miami. He was considered the "Father of Miami".

<p>He Built the Florida East Coast Railroad from Jacksonville to Miami and eventually all the way to Key West. He built hotels in St. Augustine, Palm Beach and Miami. He helped contribute to the growth of Miami. He was considered the "Father of Miami".</p>
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John Rockefeller

Creator of the Standard Oil Company who made a fortune on it and joined with competing companies in trust agreements that in other words made an amazing monopoly.

<p>Creator of the Standard Oil Company who made a fortune on it and joined with competing companies in trust agreements that in other words made an amazing monopoly.</p>
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Elijah McCoy

He invented the oil-drip cups for trains.

<p>He invented the oil-drip cups for trains.</p>
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Sarah Goode

She invented the fold away bed.

<p>She invented the fold away bed.</p>
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Garrett Morgan

He invented a breathing mask for use by firefighters and a patent for a traffic signal.

<p>He invented a breathing mask for use by firefighters and a patent for a traffic signal.</p>
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Madam C. J. Walker

African American business woman, who invented hair care products especially for African American women.

<p>African American business woman, who invented hair care products especially for African American women.</p>
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Granville Woods

He patented the multiplex telegraph that could send signals between stations and moving trains.

<p>He patented the multiplex telegraph that could send signals between stations and moving trains.</p>
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Sherman Antitrust Act

An 1890 law that banned the formation of trusts and monopolies in the United States.

<p>An 1890 law that banned the formation of trusts and monopolies in the United States.</p>
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Interstate Commerce Act

1887 law passed to regulate railroad and other interstate businesses.

<p>1887 law passed to regulate railroad and other interstate businesses.</p>
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Josephine Cochran

Invented the automatic dishwasher

<p>Invented the automatic dishwasher</p>
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John Albert Burr

He improved the rotary-blade lawn mower.

<p>He improved the rotary-blade lawn mower.</p>