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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Imperialism

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The second wave of the Industrial Revolution at the turn of the 20th century was facilitated by the invention of
  1. Barbed wire
  2. Electricity
  3. The railroad
  4. The combustion engine
  5. The airplane
Explanation
Answer: D - The "New Industrial Revolution" was facilitated by the invention of the combustion engine. While this technology would go on to revolutionize transportation with the invention of the automobile and airplane, its initial use was in manufacturing. It also made oil an essential resource, marking another significant historical shift.
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