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Lesson 17: The Great Wheels of Industry

Lesson 17

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2026-09-17

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Explain why the Industrial Revolution was essentially a revolution in energy conversion.
Trace how the steam engine, the internal combustion engine, and electricity successively transformed production and transportation.
Explain how fears of "limited" energy and raw materials were overcome by knowledge and technology.
Analyze how industrial agriculture and factory farming have affected food production, the condition of animals, and the structure of the labor force.

EvoClass · General Reading