How did the Second Industrial Revolution impact transportation?

The Second Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on transportation, revolutionizing the way goods and people moved across vast distances. With the introduction of new technologies and advancements, such as the steam engine, the construction of railroads boomed, connecting cities, towns, and even countries. Railroads became the backbone of transportation, facilitating the movement of goods and people at unprecedented speeds and efficiency. Additionally, the invention of the internal combustion engine and the subsequent development of automobiles and airplanes further revolutionized transportation, allowing for greater individual mobility and long-distance travel. The Second Industrial Revolution thus transformed transportation from slow, manual methods to fast, efficient, and global systems that shaped the modern world.

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