Railroads moved people and goods more quickly across land.
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Topic 5.5 · c. 1750–1900
Technology of the Industrial Age
New energy sources and machines changed transportation, communication, and manufacturing, making production and trade faster.
The big picture
What to know
New energy sources and machines changed transportation, communication, and manufacturing, making production and trade faster.
Steamships made travel and freight more regular across waterways.
The telegraph sent information much faster than physical messengers.
Check your understanding
01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
Choose one answer for each question. Feedback appears below it.
Question 01
Which example fits this clue? This example moved people and goods more quickly across land.
Select an answer to check your thinking.
Question 02
Which example fits this clue? This example made travel and freight more regular across waterways.
Select an answer to check your thinking.
Question 03
Which example fits this clue? The telegraph sent information much faster than physical messengers.
Select an answer to check your thinking.
02 / Write with evidence
Write a short response
How did technology reshape distance and work?
- Make a claim that answers the question.
- Use two examples from the review.
- Explain how the examples support your claim.
See a model response
New energy sources and machines changed transportation, communication, and manufacturing, making production and trade faster. Railroads moved people and goods more quickly across land. Steamships made travel and freight more regular across waterways.
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railroads
Railroads moved people and goods more quickly across land.
steamships
Steamships made travel and freight more regular across waterways.
telegraph
The telegraph sent information much faster than physical messengers.
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