Lesson 18 of 84 · Technology Advances
⭐ 30 XPtechnology-advances: Lesson 18
The rise of the internet in the late 20th century revolutionized global communication and commerce.
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Connect the dots between past and present.
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Then & Now
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The rise of the internet in the late 20th century revolutionized global communication and commerce. Initially developed as a military project in the 1960s, the internet became widely accessible to the public in the 1990s, leading to an explosion of information sharing and the creation of new digital economies. E-commerce platforms like Amazon and eBay emerged, transforming retail by allowing consumers to buy products from anywhere in the world. This technological advance not only reshaped how businesses operate but also changed social interactions, as people began to connect through social media platforms, forever altering the landscape of human communication.
Key Facts
The internet became publicly accessible in the 1990s.
E-commerce platforms like Amazon were established during this period.
The internet's development began as a military project in the 1960s.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2In which decade did the internet become widely accessible to the public?
Why this still matters
This shapes your daily life in ways you stopped noticing.
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