Summary of Documentario Nat Geo - Congelado en el tiempo - La revolución industrial

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The video discusses the various transformations that took place in world during the Industrial Revolution, including the development of electricity, airplanes, automobiles, and oil. These miraculous advancements were made possible by the invention of new technologies, such as railroads and telephone networks, and the creativity of entrepreneurs and engineers. The world changed drastically in the last 40 years, more than in the previous 2000 years.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the various transformations that took place in world during the Industrial Revolution, including the development of electricity, airplanes, automobiles, and oil. These miraculous advancements were made possible by the invention of new technologies, such as railroads and telephone networks, and the creativity of entrepreneurs and engineers. The world changed drastically in the last 40 years, more than in the previous 2000 years.
• 00:05:00 In 1903, Teddy Roosevelt made a tour of the United States in a train. He visited 25 states, spoke in 200 speeches, and reached a large audience. This was the first time that a U.S. president had ever travelled in this way. The expansion of railroads allowed for a change in how Americans thought about their country and their lives. The explosive growth of the industrial revolution was based, in part, on the transportation of goods. There are railroads connecting the major cities in the country. However, trains travel faster now than they did 100 years ago. But, the distance between cities is still important, as is the ability to escape from the community and known surroundings. People are afraid of what this means for the future when everyone is self-sufficient and independent. What does it mean when a young person can leave home to work, and how will they know if they are fully integrated into society? The development of technology and overcoming obstacles leads to even more innovations. The U.S. economy is now larger than that of Great Britain, France, and Germany combined. The 19th century was called the "era of gold" because so many aspects of life improved for those who lived during it. However, it was also the century of the great
• 00:10:00 In the early 1800s, industrialization was starting to take off in the United States, thanks to new technologies like the locomotive and the steel industry. One man responsible for this success was Andrew Carnegie, an immigrant from Scotland who started working in a textile factory and eventually built a fortune as one of the country's leading industrialists. His story illustrates the immense power that can be attained through hard work and innovation.
• 00:15:00 In the 1800s, oil was extracted from wells using techniques such as oil trick and oil drilling. However, people didn't know how to use this oil and substituted it for whale oil in lamps. Eventually, Henry Ford developed the first automobile and gasoline engine, and Rockefeller consolidated many oil companies, making him the richest man in the world. Rockefeller's genius was his ability to refine oil and make it usable in lamps, as well as his contributions to the development of electric lighting. Along with the invention of the electric light bulb, this made everyday life easier and allowed people to work longer hours. The industrial revolution led to the transportation revolution, with ships powered by steam engines. Electric transportation changed people's ideas of the world, and by 1890, most American cities were electrified. This video covers the history of the electric light bulb, telephone, and automobile, among other things.
• 00:20:00 In the 18th and 19th centuries, many great inventions were made, including the invention of the electric telegraph and the creation of the first movies. One of the most prolific inventors of this era was Thomas Edison, who is best known for his work in electricity and the development of the phonograph, but he also had a number of other successful inventions. One of these was the invention of the lightbulb, which he patented in 1879. This led to a fierce competition among inventors to patent new technology first, and Edison was one of the most successful at this. He was also involved in a number of unethical business practices, such as patenting technology he had discovered earlier while working on other projects, and using tactics that crossed the boundaries of ethics and legality. The second industrial revolution, which began in the late 1800s, was driven by the desire to create products that were better than anything that had been available before, and that could be cheaply produced. One of the most prolific inventors of this era was Thomas Edison, who is best known for his work in electricity and the development of the phonograph, but he also had a number of other successful inventions. One of these was the invention of the lightbulb, which he patented in
• 00:25:00 In the late 1800s, two rival inventors, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, were competing to develop the first practical electric long-distance transmission system. Tesla reportedly offered Westinghouse 50,000 dollars if he could redesign the company's generators successfully. Westinghouse accepted, but then broke his promise, claiming he had not been serious. Tesla then left the company and founded his own. When Edison learned of electricity, he used alternating current, which was always the same, to power factories and homes across the United States. This created an industry that grew rapidly and changed the world. The Industrial Revolution was difficult for many people to understand in the 21st century, but it was a time of great technological change, when new machines were being developed and adopted across the United States. Many new immigrants were willing to risk everything to come to America and start anew.
• 00:30:00 In the early 20th century, European immigrants to the United States came from many different backgrounds and had various customs. However, they all had one thing in common- they were looking for a better life. The island of Ellis, located in the eastern part of the US, became a major port of entry for these immigrants. At its peak, Ellis had a population of over 100,000 immigrants, most of whom were from Europe. Over the years, Ellis has processed over 12 million immigrants, and has played an important role in the development of American industry. While many Americans at the time were wary of these new arrivals, Ellis eventually won them over by giving them a chance at a better life. This film provides an interesting look at how Ellis has played a role in the social and economic development of the United States over the past century.
• 00:35:00 In the early 20th century, President Theodore Roosevelt was determined to build the Panama Canal, which would allow ships to pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Despite many obstacles, including heavy labor costs and the risk of malaria, the canal was completed in 1914. It had a great effect on the development of the industrial age, as it made transportation and trade much easier. It also opened up Latin America and Mexico to American investment, and many of the workers who built it became very rich. The canal's construction was a heavy price paid, however, with many workers dying from malaria.
• 00:40:00 The Wright brothers, two brothers from Ohio, are famous for their first successful airplane flight, in 1903. That day, they flew a small, lightweight plane a few meters off the ground, using wings that rotated to generate propulsion. This was a huge accomplishment for the time, as it showed that humans could control flight using machines. Their biggest achievement was adding propulsion to what had been, up to that point, a planer, making aviation a reality. Within a few years, almost every aspect of society had changed due to the advent of aviation. For example, the idea of vacationing and flying for pleasure had become new experiences for people.
• 00:45:00 In the early 20th century, industrialization caused a great transformation in the way people related to the world around them. One of the most significant changes was the introduction of the chain assembly line, which allowed for the mass production of automobiles faster and more economically than ever before. This production in mass had existed in different forms for a long time, but each time it became more sophisticated and the idea of a chain assembly line in which different pieces are attached to a machine at one end and moved along a line was never seen before. Instead of having one or two people assemble the entire machine, many individuals would now work on small parts and the machine would move along a line. This change in the way people relate to things made a person less individual and created a new category of workers: the industrial worker. These workers suddenly had a higher income than their predecessors and were fighting against the industrial practices of the past which were going against their interests. By doubling the salary of workers, he was going against the practices of the industrial age and made it possible for the middle class to buy a car. However, by doing this, he also created a new class of workers, the middle class worker. These workers were able to buy a car with their salary,