How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to the spread of consumerism and tourism?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
a. Industrialization sped up the production process and lowered the cost of goods.
b. The greater availability and affordability of products placed consumer items within reach of even the working poor.
c. Railroads and steamships facilitated the transport of goods, connecting production sites to consumer markets.
d. Railroads and steamships also paved the way for the development of the travel industry.
e. Thomas Cook saw the potential of the new modes of transportation introduced during the Industrial Revolution to spread tourism.
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