THE SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION ---- QUESTIONS

1. What are the characteristic aspects of the Second Industrial Revolution ?
2. In which countries did the Second Industrial Revolution spread?
3. What is the Bessemer process and why was it so important?
4. What was the Siemens-Martin process?
5. What's the meaning of the link STEEL / RAIL in this period?
6. Explain the meaning of   <Taylorism>.
7. Why was the <assembly line> fundamental for the Taylorism?
8. In your opinion,what was the major socio-economic consequence ? Explain why.
9. What is the difference between protectionism and free trade ?