Key Developments of the Second Industrial Revolution

The video explores the Second Industrial Revolution, highlighting its rapid industrialization from 1870 to 1914. It discusses key technological advancements, such as the telegraph, railroads, and the Bessemer process, which led to mass globalization and further innovations. The revolution also saw significant industrial and scientific developments, including the invention of the light bulb, telephone, and automobile. However, it brought social and economic challenges, marking the Gilded Age with economic insecurity. The video concludes by emphasizing the revolution's role in shaping modern technology and its mixed legacy of progress and consequences.

What period did the Second Industrial Revolution cover?

• 1760-1820

• 1870-1914

• 1945-2000

• 1914-1945

Which countries were primarily involved in the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• China, India, Russia

• Britain, Germany, United States

What was the 'Age of Synergy' referring to?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The collaboration between large industries

• The rise of small businesses

• The decline of agricultural societies

What role did the telegraph play in the Second Industrial Revolution?

• It was used for military communication only

• It replaced the telephone

• It facilitated the expansion of rail and telegraph lines

• It was the main source of entertainment

Who invented the first workable incandescent light bulb?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Sir Joseph Swan

• Thomas Edison

What was the significance of the Bessemer process?

• It produced steel more efficiently and cheaply

• It was used to create synthetic dyes

• It improved the design of steam engines

• It led to the invention of the telephone

Who patented the first automobile?

• Gottlieb Daimler

• Carl Benz

• Rudolf Diesel

• Henry Ford

What was one of the social impacts of the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Reduction in global trade

• Decline in urban population

• Development of modern business management

• Increased agricultural production

What was a major economic consequence of the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Economic stability

• Decline in technological advancements

• Decrease in industrial production

• Economic insecurity

What did the Second Industrial Revolution ultimately lead to in terms of technology?

• The discovery of electricity

• The creation of the printing press

• The development of smartphones and computers

• The invention of the steam engine