Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A major 1851 exhibition in Britain showcasing industrial and technological achievements, which demonstrated British technological superiority and contributed to national pride and nationalism.
AP course connection
Topic 6.3: 6.3 Second-Wave Industrialization and Its Effects