Historical event

Second Industrial Revolution

Date: 1870-1914

A phase of rapid technological and industrial growth characterized by electricity, steel production, chemicals, and mass production methods, transforming manufacturing, transportation, and daily life worldwide.

Tags: second industrial revolution, electricity, steel production, chemical industry, mass production, assembly line, petroleum, internal combustion engine, railroad expansion, telegraph, telephone, electric power, manufacturing, urbanization, technological advancement

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