The Steam Age and Transportation
Students will explore the impact of Watt's steam engine and the development of railways on global connectivity and industry.
Key Questions
- Explain how the railway 'shrunk' time and space in the 19th century.
- Analyze the environmental consequences of the shift to fossil fuels.
- Evaluate how steam power revolutionized maritime trade.
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