Technology During The 19th Century

In the 19th century, technology such as the rail network was significant in the industrialization success of American and European countries. For a long time, the railway served as the primary transport system until the emergence of the highway structure. The railroad facilitated the rise of new economic and employment opportunities. Transportation of raw materials from factories and processed goods to market areas was conducted primarily through the rail. Current transport technology plays the same role as that of the 19th century, but the two only differ in their techniques. Modern forms of transport include air, water, road, and electric railways. These means of conveyance have increased the industrial revolution in the 21st century. With enhanced developments, they have raised economic levels of different countries, especially those of the west. Traffic has since become fast and efficient in the modern world, thus curbing most of the deficiencies in the past transport methods. The current forms of water, air, road, and railroad transport have diversified industrial revolution and stimulated economic growth and sustainability.

In the early 1860’s, new inventions and technology in the United States would completely evolve during the Civil War. One of the several technological advances at this time was the telegraph and it changed the outcome of not only the war but the future, by providing faster communication between the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his Union Generals. This essential apparatus was constructed by Samuel Morse and Lincoln was the first president to communicate efficiently to his generals. More importantly, this device increased the Union’s chances of winning the war since the Confederates lacked the technology that allowed information to transmit to their own troops.

The 1920s was a decade of new inventions. This was the time directly after World War I, and soldiers were eager to return to a more prosperous life. To help them enjoy their new lives new technologies such as the radio, silent movies and Henry Ford's automobile industry were invented. After WWI, America’s economy boomed because while other countries were recovering from war damage, America was growing their economy. This led to many new inventions because the economy was doing so well. During this time, one of the big inventions was the radio. Radios sold for 400 to 850 dollars at the start. The first commercial radio station was called KDKA station, and it ranged from music to news and everything in between. Arguably the most famous invention

Inventions in the 1900's had a huge impact on the people of that time as well as spawning many other invetions that we use in present day. When it comes to transportation, Traffic signals helped manage cars at intersections which decreased a large number of crashes. Another huge feat in the trasportation section was liquid fueled rockets which would later enable humans to go to space. This would help scientific research tramendously.

1. Describe some of the events and scientific discoveries that shook the late nineteenth century’s confidence in the idea of progress. What effect did these events have on music, literature, and the arts?

How did the technology that was developed between 1750-1900 improve the standard of living and work conditions of the people living during that period and how did it advance the business and political arenas.

An iron is a handheld implement with a heated flat metal base, used to remove creases and folds from fabric(Cambridge Dictionary, 2016). However, this recognizable household appliance has undergone several significant advancements since its initial invention, which has been traced back to Europe in the 1300s (Smoothing Iron, 2016). Three major advancements of the iron occurred in the 19th century which revolutionize the ironing process; the Victorian Iron, Mrs Potts removable handle sadiron and the electric iron. Influenced by economic growth, societal expectations and technological and scientific advancements the iron under went changes in form, meaning and purpose. The three major changes can be analysed to reveal what influenced the change and the resulting impact on the user and user experience.

Transport brings life to a nation and its cities. It allows for civilians and products to move quickly and efficiently, which is essential to the growth of a city. Locomotive steam engines and their widespread use in the 19th century drastically changed how cities evolved, including Paris. Steam engines allowed for people of the country side to start a new life in Paris cheaper and more efficient than ever before, allowed for innovations in building techniques and planning of spaces through train stations, and manipulated how the city of Paris was planned to accommodate this new form of transport. The steam engine propelled Paris into the modern era, and gave way to the densification and growth of the city. This is evident through the buildings and urban planning of the city. Examples of these buildings are train stations Gare du Nord, Gare de I’Est and the department store Grands Magasins du Printemps.

The 19th century was a time period when several discoveries were made which boosted the introduction to new inventions. I chose this era because it was the most interesting time period to me and the 19 century was a time period for numerous discoveries. Speaking of discoveries some of the most popular findings are chloroform/nitrous oxide, x-rays, micro organisms, and vaccines to treat diseases. The chemicals were used to reduce pain, the x-ray was created to see the bone structure of humans, and germs were the cause of diseases, to fix this issue vaccines were made. During this time diabetes became an problem and experiments were done to find a solution.

This past one hundred years might have been the most technology advancing century in history. Technology has made our lives easier than any of our ancestors. I think the main categories of advancing technology is transportation, entertainment, military. The nineteenth century has been very impressive how technology has advanced. So let's discuss why I think this way.

Over time the way people learn, obtain and remember information has drastically changed and will most likely continue to change. I will explore several of the changes from print technology, to recording technology to computers and cellphones. Many years ago very few people knew how to read, it was not until printing technology was improved that everyone began to learn to read. Before printing began all books were printed by hand by specially skilled people and it took several months to finish just one book causing them to be very rare and expensive so that only the wealthiest people could afford them (Bernstein 109). After Gutenberg invented his printing press which had replaceable movable letters used like stamps causing more books to be printed at a time (Bellis). The number of books available greatly rose causing the price of the books to decrease drastically so that even the poorest people could afford them. With this change many people were able to learn how to read. With this new found knowledge the way we learned changed, before people had to remember everything and after printing began to be cheaper people did not have to remember like before they could just read and write to take notes.

Technology in the early 20th century grew quickly and brought many changes to life both at home and in work. Automobiles, home appliances, and entertainment changed how Americans spent their time and money. During the early to mid-20th century America went through an economical depression, two wars, and recessions, this caused many Americans to go through stages of poverty, fear, and wealth. The advancement of technology did not come without downfalls including pollution, debt, and change in moral beliefs.

The youth of today can hardly compare to those of 200 years ago. As a matter of fact, under Common Law, a person between the ages of eight and fourteen could have been considered an adult (Blackstone, W., 1760). At the turn of the century the Revolutionary War occurred barely twenty years earlier and was actually still going on in places like Louisiana. Youth of that day had probably taken part in the war in one form or another which caused them to mature at a faster rate. This, coupled with an agrarian society and different social norms, had children as young as fifteen married and having children of their own (Hacker D. J., 2003). The age distinction we place on juveniles today would not have been applied at

The Industrial Revolution - The Industrial Revolution started during 18th century spread around to other parts of the world. The Industrial Revolution was the change to new industrial processes. Before the Industrial Revolution manufacturing was done in people’s homes, using tools or basic equipment. Industrialization marked an alteration to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. (britannica.com, wikipedia.org, history.com).

Several factors in the 19th century made it possible to advance in society as well a few factors which limited social advancement. It became easier to advance in society because of the industrial economy which gave opportunity for people to be successful through their own hard work, discipline, and temperance. At the time there were many stories of people rising from the property through hard work and discipline. Also, the emergence of the middle class a was an important factor in the idea of a self made man because they stressed the importance of discipline and hand work as well as educated their children. Famous scientists and politicians such as Benjamin Franklin who wrote an autobiography explaining worth ethic and how young Americans