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Communication and transportation developments

MYP History Communication and Transportation Developments Questionbank

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Scientific and technological advancements

Inventions that reshaped society

Communication and transportation developments

Social reforms driven by innovation

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How did the introduction of the telegraph specifically change the management of large-scale businesses during the Industrial Revolution?

It made local markets more isolated from international price changes

It replaced the need for physical transport of any goods

It eliminated the need for handwritten accounting books

It allowed businesses to manage branches and inventory across continents in real-time

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What broader historical phenomenon is characterized by the 'collapse of time' through the telegraph, railways, and steamships?

What was the main technical advantage of steamships over traditional sailing ships for 19th-century trade?

How did the ability to send messages in minutes instead of months fundamentally change the nature of global business coordination?

What was a primary benefit of improved road engineering and regular coach services during industrialisation?

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The Age of Localism

The Industrial Connectivity Upgrade

The Era of Permanent Slowdown

The Great Isolation

They did not require a crew to operate

They were slower but could carry much more weight

They were made entirely of wood

They were independent of wind conditions and followed more reliable schedules

It made global trade impossible because of different time zones

It forced businesses to remain local due to the high cost of electrical wires

It decreased the speed of trade as more people were involved in communication

It allowed businesses to manage inventory and operations across multiple continents simultaneously

Reliable movement of food, mail, and workers

A decrease in the speed of communication

The complete replacement of the railway system

The end of city-to-city trade

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