Railroads affected empire building in Afro Eurasia between 1860-1918 by providing reliable transportation for goods, by the transportation of soldiers and military technologies, and they spread the ideologies of nationalism.. All of this ultimately led to the increase in economic strength. The Industrial Revolution started in the 18th century and spread across Western Europe and The United States. The Industrial Revolution was an economic revolution, which means that economic changes were widespread and still impacting our modern world.. One of the main economic changes was the invention of machines. The modernization of technology revolutionized industrialization.
. In 1847 the Indian soldiers under the indirect rule of the british east india company rebelled, the Sepoy rebellion, causing the british royalty to set up a direct form of the rule in india . This led to the spread of European technology to the region. In document one, railway travel in India was discriminatory in their treatment of the Indians regardless of their status. The document was written by
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As stated in document 2 written by a Quing dynasty official who was likely trying to convince the government to adopt new technologies, in their current economic state, construction projects would promote jobs for the per. As a government project, railroads also helped establish a sense of nationalism. Demonstrated in document 3, which was written by the Ottoman government, had the perspective of hope for an economic increase and political reverence. The railroad from Mecca to Media would foster a community across the Dar a Salam. In India, railroads would create a sense of nationalism between the regions of the subcontinent. In document 7, the railroads in imperial india connected regions like never seen before. This was due to the fact that for most of its history the region’s been largely
Industrial and Transportation Revolution During the late 1800s, the United States economy changed due to new inventions, remarkably rapid growth, and new forms of communication and transportation. Different factories were being built, and manufacturers had begun to reorganize the way of work. Factories and workers were going from hand production to machinery. The Industrial Revolution marked a turning point.
Innis affirms that “The contract for the construction of the road was an index of the growth of civilization in Canada” (Innis 97). In other words, the Canadian Pacific Railway initiated growth of civilization and was the beginning of expansion and progress in the society. A progressive society is essential as it helps to create a stable society, both financially and socially. The construction of the national railway initiated economic and social developments. It enabled provinces to have access to each other’s resources more efficiently.
Eduardo Gonzalez 10-30-16 US History Mr. Aguilera Trains and War The invention of the railroad and trains caused a boom in industrial growth. It allowed goods and people to be transported farther and faster than ever before, but it didn’t only boost economies it also expanded the ranges and longevity of wars. Railroads allowed for larger number of supplies to be transported.
In addition, influential in the struggles of the American farmers were the Indians who constantly struggled with the white invaders. As is displayed in document B, the railroads covered the United States by 1890. The purpose of this document is to show the sprawling of the national railroad service and just how dependent the railroads were of outside influence. In
The Industrial Revolution turned complex, inefficient processes into efficient simple tasks. These creations revolutionized technology in Europe, and around the world. Most of these advancements can be seen in wars, such as World War one. World war one was largely fueled by new forms of technology. These technological advances were then discovered by other nations, which was influential on the war.
For the time, railroads were the fastest and most cost-efficient way to travel, appealing to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Other documents like 3 and 6 demonstrate how people valued and appreciated the invention of railroads. The documents declare the empire would fall to enemies without the set up of them, and that the success of their empire was riding on the building of such railroads, not being able to achieve their goals without the development of the railroads. In Document 7 the author gushes about how the railroads have unified his country and brought his people together in a way he had not seen before. He claims that it was “the birth of a common national and patriotic sentiment” for India.
Development of the railroad network spearheaded the process as it opened up new lands, connected major cities, and also enabled agricultural and economic growth (Balliet 8). The railroad not only served as a means of transport but also marked the route for the
The railroad replaced stage coaches and wagon trains and provided a quicker and safer means of transportation for both people and goods. The section titled “Results of the Railroad” of the textbook explains that “The transcontinental railroad increased both economic growth and the population in the West”. Further in the passage our textbook states that “...wood, metals, meat and grain...” were sent from the west and in return “eastern businesses shipped manufactured goods to the west”. With the increased ease of moving materials and expanding commerce, more and more people chose to move west.
(TH) With the formation of the railroads, construction and operation, brought a vast cultural, economic and political change to a country only 46 years old. (SSP1)Geo Right after the creation of the rail roads, people in the US started to realize how amazing this creation actually is and how it changed people’s lives economically. Peoples first thoughts on what to do with the rail roads was to transport goods. (R1)
Trains and railroads established a new wave of economic growth that hadn’t been seen before in the United States. Wages were now higher, goods were and still are produced better and more efficiently, and new markets are now open. Now in the modern day, there is a variety of job opportunities and career choices to choose from that have sprouted from the use of railroads. Especially with the transportation of goods now, businesses can now be quicker without a time restraint limit like there was before. Trains and railroads also pioneered the economy which is now seen as one of America’s successes.
Previously, railroads were short lines which only connected local or closer areas and did not connect the country as a whole. Likewise, the western lands, being developed as states, were still newly developed and did not have the centralization and development of its eastern counterparts, lacking the connection in the country from west to east. With the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad, many of these problems were solved as the railroads allowed for more interconnectedness of the United States and speed. The railroads revolutionized the industrialization of the country, sparking a change in
Railroads made America's industrial revolution possible by speeding up transit. This connected markets and businesses nationwide and made raw materials and finished goods easier to move. Workers and families followed railroads to new towns and cities, creating new employment and settlement possibilities. Railroads shaped Gilded Age culture and
The government invested heavily in transportation networks such as railroads and ports, which helped to connect industrial centers and aid the movement of goods and
American infrastructure is a grand subject that deserves to be acknowledged, especially when regarding railroads. America’s locomotive history is vibrant with events, people, and structures that created a vital foundation for developing trade and transportation within America into what it is today. The impact that railroads have had on American society is vast, and much of this impact is in granting America the ability to transport goods far and wide. America’s locomotive history begins in the year 1827. This is when the first railroad was constructed in the United States of America.
European imperialism played a significant role of the evolution of transportation, military, and communication technologies. Since the Industrial Revolution occurred before the age of imperialism, the production of weapons and tools became more efficient and quicker. Thus, inventing the