THE INVENTIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL AGE

Early steam locomotive
V2 missile: In 1944 the missile age was ushered in.

Early textile factory. This is the factory system at work.

Early Talbot Camera

Early diesel truck 1945

Bessemer converter that helped make iron into steel

The world's first home computer by Apple 1975

Model T assembly line

Alexander Graham Bell demonstating how to use his telephone

Assembly line where products will be mass produced.

Some people say that assembly line and mass production is creating a world of unskilled craftsmen, with no real artisans left. What do you think?

The Industrial Revolution is a revolution that started in England during the late 1700s and spread throughout the rest of the world at varying times. In short, the Industrial Revolution refers to the transition from an agricultural-based society to an industrial-based society. Although this revolution is economic in nature, like all revolutions it will affect all aspects of society. As a result of the Industrial Revolution, new political beliefs will emerge, cities will grow, new forms of transportation and production will be created, environmental changes will take place, and millions of people will immigrate to industrial “hot spots”. This revolution is still taking place today throughout areas of the world. Ultimately, the Industrial Revolution marks one of the most important events in modern human history because of the dramatic changes that have occurred and are to some degree still occurring today.

I've included many links as usual and posted a few questions that I hope you guys discuss. Some time next week I will update again with the effects of Industrialization on society (everything from little kids getting mangled in factories, men getting hands chopped off, the growth of cities and the many problems born from it, the increase of organized crime and politcal machines, and etc.

YOU HAVE TO TAKE A LOOK THROUGH THIS SITE!!! This will give you a great scope to understand the world through the inventions that changed life. At least flip through the pictures. Most of the pictures on this post are from this site. This is truly a great resource of many inventions that have had dramatic effects on the modern society. Here is a good question to ponder and discuss: What do you believe to be the most important invention of the modern age (1800-present) and what are your reasons for this?

http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/icons_of_invention/

Alexander Graham Bell, telephone, and telephone service

http://www.alexandergrahambell.org/

Thomas Edison Do you know all the inventions that he and his company invented? Take and look see what he created!

http://www.thomasedison.com/

Henry Ford, his Model T, and his use of assembly line tactics

http://thehenryford.org/exhibits/hf/

Everything you wanted to know about the brothers who created and manned the first engine powered airplane.

http://www.first-to-fly.com/History/Wright%20Story/wright%20story.htm

This is a brilliant essay on how the Internet has effected society. What do you use personally use the internet for in your everyday life? Are there other ways for you to "improve" your life by taking advantage of the internet?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A650684