Crash Course World History II: The Railroad Journey and the Industrial Revolution
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This episode looks at the relationship between the invention of the steam-powered engine and the Industrial Revolution. The railroad changed human perception of time and space by making long-distance travel much faster and easier. This era also ushered in many new advances in machinery and technology. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 12 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Inventions, World History - 1450-1799, World History - 1800-1899
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Crash Course World History II
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