Role of Technology in 19th Century World


 
 
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Role of Technology in 19th Century World

Role of Technology in 19th Century World: Technology or new inventions like railways, steamships and the telegraph had a great impact on the transformation of 19th century world. Technological advances were often the result of larger social, political and economic factors. Colonisation stimulated new investments and improvements in transport. As a result, faster railways, lighter wagons and larger ships helped to move food more cheaply and quickly from far away farms in America, Australia or New Zealand to final markets of Europe .

Role of Technology in Meat Transportation: Till the 1870s, animals were shipped live from America to Europe and slaughtered after they arrived. But live animals created many problems by taking up a lot of space in ship. Many also fell ill, sometimes died or lost weight and became unfit for consumption. So, meat was an expensive foodstuff beyond the reach of the European poor.The development of refrigerated ships greatly helped to transport the perishable food items over long distances. Especially, it greatly facilitated the shipment of frozen meat from America, Australia or New Zealand to different European countries. The shipping cost decreased and as a result meat prices got lowered in Europe. In earlier time, meat was considered as an expensive luxury beyond the reach of the European poor. The meat (sometimes butter and eggs) became a daily diet for the poor. This better living conditions created social peace within the country and support for imperialism in the colonies.

 
 


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