Case Studies: Two Hundred Years of Revolutions41

Part II

Part II discusses three revolutions that happened between the late 1700s and yesterday morning.

In the 1800s, the technology of manufacturing completely changed as handmade crafts gave way to the assembly line.

In the 1900s, the automobile replaced the train.

In the 2000s, Internet technology introduced a powerful new tool that transformed business and technology.

Each of these revolutions introduced startling changes in our everyday lives—and, for that matter, none of these revolutions are over just yet.

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