Question

what would a comparison of the first and second industrial revolutions show? (1 point)
the first depended on new inventions but the second did not.
both the first and second relied almost entirely on steam power.
both used natural resources and relied on telecommunications to send messages over long distances.
both saw improvements in transportation but a truly national market only emerged in the second.

Explanation:

The First Industrial Revolution had inventions like the steam - engine and improvements in transportation such as canals and early railways. The Second Industrial Revolution had further advancements in transportation (e.g., the development of the automobile and better railroads), and also saw the emergence of a more integrated national market due to better transportation and communication. Both revolutions used natural resources. The second was not just about steam power (electricity became important), and both depended on new inventions. Telecommunications were more prominent in the second revolution.

Answer:

D. Both saw improvements in transportation but a truly national market only emerged in the second.