Question

For each of the following, indicate whether the idea is most closely associated with the first industrial revolution, the second industrial revolution, neither, or both. Mechanization The possibility of traveling from coast to coast in the US in under a week Feedback loops
1. First Industrial Revolution The internet
2. Second Industrial Revolution The flying shuttle
3. Neither The steam engine
4. Both Railroads Telegraph A technological (as opposed to political) revolution

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The possibility of traveling from coast to coast in the US in under a week ⇒ SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
2. Feedback loops ⇒ BOTH
3. The internet  ⇒ NEITHER
4. The flying shuttle   ⇒ NEITHER
5. The steam engine   ⇒  FIRST INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
6. Railroads ⇒ BOTH
7. Telegraph ⇒ SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
8. A technological (as opposed to political) revolution   ⇒ SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Explanation:

The first industrial revolution took place between 1760-1830 (roughly) and its main characteristics were the industrialization of production processes using stream power.

The second industrial revolution took place between 1870-1914 (beginning of WWI). Production processes were enhanced as well as the production of steel. Even though some systems were invented much earlier, during the second industrial revolution they became "popular" and were adopted in many places and became common things, e.g. railroad networks, telegraph and telephone, water systems, sewage, electricity, and even pencils.