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Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society, Seventh Edition
Marvin Perry, Baruch College, City University of New York, Emeritus
et al.
Matching Exercises
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


2. first telegraph message sent between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore; law permitting incorporation passed in Britain


3. transatlantic telegraph cable operating


4. canal-construction boom in Britain and the U. S.


5. steam engines begin replacing horse-powered railroads


6. Britain institutes penny post






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