In the late 19th-early 20th centuries, there begins cities, industry, technology, cheaper consumer goods, dominance of middle class lifestyle and values, education, democracy, and scientific explanation. This new beginning lead to the Second Industrial Revolution creating a different physical setting of city, technology, lifestyles and values of new class, intellectual setting, and culture. The people moved from rural areas to cities. The new technology that was used include electricity, steel, railroads, and communications (such as telephone, telegraph, and the radio). For the first time there is a "Middle Class" that has a large number of people that have personal lifestyles. The homes were cozy and mainly for the living of each family. The "cult of domesticity" idealizes women and the home. The consumer culture was made when each live a morally appropriate lifestyle which requires you to have certain consumer goods. The consumer goods that you owned (clothing, home decor) expressed your value. "Betters" were maintained through behavior and belongings. The public education, growth of secondary education, and political democracy (mostly for men) were a big role of the new lifestyles and values. The new intellectual setting emerged reasoning with explanations. For example the age of the Earth, atomic theory and chemistry, and natural selection were all discovered during this time period. Through the physical setting of the city, technology, lifestyles and values of new class, and the intellectual setting, the culture of the people was revealed.
A city that I personally think would be interesting to live in would be the island of Maui. Located in Hawaii, it has many different activities. There is a Molokini Snorkel Cruise that you can go on and actually go toward the Molokini Crater. The Molokini Crater is a sunken crater just off the coast of Maui. Here you can see a variety of coral reefs, fishes, and on the way back to the harbor you can see turtles! There is also a Maui Zip line which is a 800 acre ranch that elevates 2000 feet! You start at a 317 foot suspended bridge where you will be zip lining 3 miles long of plants, trees, coastal views, and canyon views! These activities pour in a lot of costumers from all over the world. Although this city may seem like the perfect place to go to, there are some negative aspects about living in Maui. One major downfall to living in Maui is their environmental impact issues. Since Maui is increasing its number of people, there has destruction of wilderness and water shortages. The destruction of the wilderness has caused a problem for the animals that live there. Soon an increase in dying animals may occur. The water shortages affects the people in a lot of different ways. Think of all the water you use...the shower, washing your hands, drinking water, etc. With starting to have a shortage in water, the people are more cautious of how much water they use. Although the environment issues, I still believe that Maui would be a wonderful place to live in because of the all the exciting activities you can do!
This is a picture of a man going on the Molokini Snorkel Cruise.
This is a picture of a man on the Maui Zip line.
Wow your posts are intresting and A+ on the pictures!!!
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