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Rapid Expansion: �causes & effects

1.Several competing European empires grew extremely rapidly during the end of the 19^th century and the beginning of the 20^th century.

2.The rapid expansion was do to the advances that were made because of the Second Industrial Revolution.

3.European empires were competing with each other and hurried to establish colonies even if they didn’t provide raw material.

Vocabulary Review:

Rapid

Competing

Advances

Hurried

Provide

Raw material

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Overview of the Second Industrial Revolution

At the end of the 19^th Century we see an increase in the use of oil, steel and electricity which lead to big changes in the economy. This took place in many countries such as Britain, Germany, France and the United States.

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Vocabulary review!!�

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Changes seen during the Second Industrial Revolution

Take a look at some of the important changes that occurred due to the Second Industrial Revolution.

Steel	Electricity	Oil	Skyscrapers	Military

1855-Henry Bessemer and the Bessemer Process Skyscrapers Stronger railway tracks Powerful steam engines Steel ships	1831-Michael Faraday and electromagnetic induction 1850-Electric telegraph 1879-Improvements of the light bulb 1876-The first telephone Early 20^thcentury. Films and radio were develop	1985- Turned oil from underground to fuel 1886-The first car with internal combustion engine 1903-The first airplane	1857- Early skyscrapers were not taller then 10 floors. 1857-lifts were installed 1889- Eiffel tower was about 300m high 1931- empire state building was 381m high	Now incorporating STEEL made it possible to have more powerful weapons and the use of OIL helped to fuel sips and military vehicles such as trucks, tanks, airplanes.

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Review: The 2^ndIndustrial Revolution

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Let’s watch a video & review �https://youtu.be/CHrHgnRswhM

Answer the following questions:

1. Why were the European countries competing?

2. What was the background of Imperialism?

3. What is Imperialism?

4. What was the difference between old and new Imperialism?

5. Name the positive and negative effects during this time?

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Writing about the changes

Write a journal entry (a paragraph) where you describe how life is like during this time and how you might feel as a middle class citizen.

* Make sure to include:

-The date

-What was happening in Europe with the colonies

-Tell us about at least 3 changes are happening in society

-Tell us whether you feel these changes advantages or disadvantages for society.

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