Technology and The 19th Century

The 19th century saw astonishing developments in transportation, construction, and communication technologies originating in Europe, especially in Britain. People began to master electricity. A few of these inventions included the electric clock, the telephone, the microphone, and the first practical lights. Out of all of the ones I have named thus far I believe that most important would have to be the invention of useable electricity, steel, and petroleum products. These major innovations lead to a second industrial revolution (1865–1900), which lead to the growth of railways and steam ships, faster and wider means of communication. All transportation depends on technology. The ability to communicate in a more efficient way global and nation became common in the 19th century. Technologies helped make transportation cheaper and faster because it was accessible. Transportation is not just technology—it’s a system of technology, people, energy, money. This is why transportation, technology and communication are so important to commerce. Without these inventions the world as we know it would be very different. The first car was invented in the 19th century before then the pony express was the only form of local communication. I can’t imagine not have the luxury of having a liable source of transportation. I often wonder how did the inventor come up with these idea and what was it about their society that they felt needed to change? I know I have a lot of suggestion that I think would better our society in the 21th century but I wouldn’t know where to start! Would you?