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Difficulty: EasyTechnological Innovations of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions

During the late nineteenth century, the development of new energy sources led to significant changes in transportation. Which of the following technological innovations powered by petroleum emerged during the Second Industrial Revolution to transform transport?

  1. The internal combustion engineAnswer
  2. B
    The steam locomotive
  3. C
    The water frame
  4. D
    The steamship

Answer

The internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine was a key innovation of the Second Industrial Revolution that utilized petroleum to generate power, facilitating the rise of automobiles and modern transportation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the stem's constraints
The target technology must belong to the Second Industrial Revolution (late 19th century) and be powered by petroleum.
This establishes the criteria to evaluate the options.
2
Evaluate the energy source and era of each option
The steam locomotive, steamship, and water frame are all powered by coal/steam or water and originated in the First Industrial Revolution. Only the internal combustion engine uses petroleum and was developed during the Second Industrial Revolution.
This isolates the correct option by distinguishing between the phases of industrialization.

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Technological Innovations of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions
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