Question

match the description to the correct industrial revolution.
a. birth of industry and inventions to move from hand to machine production of textiles. new power sources of water, coal, and steam.
b. expansion of industry to automation and new mass production of steel. new power sources of electricity and petroleum.

1. the first industrial revolution in the united states.
2. the second industrial revolution in the united states.

Explanation:

• The first Industrial Revolution was characterized by the shift from hand - made to machine - made production (especially in textiles) and the use of water, coal, and steam as power sources.
• The second Industrial Revolution saw the expansion of industry with automation, mass production of steel, and the adoption of electricity and petroleum as power sources.

Answer:

1. a.
2. b.