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Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society
, Seventh Edition
Marvin Perry, Baruch College, City University of New York, Emeritus
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Chapter 21: The Industrial Revolution
D.
Below is a list of important dates in the development of transportation, communication, and finance during the Industrial Revolution. Following that list is one of events. Using the menus, match each event with the appropriate date.
1.
repeal of laws against joint-stock companies in Britain
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866
2.
first telegraph message sent between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore; law permitting incorporation passed in Britain
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866
3.
transatlantic telegraph cable operating
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866
4.
canal-construction boom in Britain and the U. S.
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866
5.
steam engines begin replacing horse-powered railroads
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866
6.
Britain institutes penny post
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1760-1820
1820s
1825
1840
1844
1866