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The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in
agriculture, manufacturing and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural
conditions of the world. The Industrial Revolution began in the United Kingdom as large deposits of
coal and iron were found throughout the land which brought the rise of factories and machines, the
idea then subsequently spread throughout the world. It was perhaps one of the greatest moments in
human history, as it gave rise to industrialization and the switch from manpower to machine power. It
completely revolutionized the world and forever changed the course of humanity. However, many
scholars and historians believe that the Industrial...show more content...
It shows how many territories England was able to conquer because of industrialization and the
need for raw materials. England's conquests allowed for the world to have new markets which
would bring in good profits not only in the United Kingdom but for the rest of the world. It would
also allow for the conquered countries to industrialize which would bring up the economic value of
the country and increase profits in the long run. A boost in economic benefits wasn't the only effect
of the industrial revolution, it also brought about social changes. Before factories and machines,
women weren't viewed as being able to do the same job as men. They were seen as housewives
and this assumption remained the same until the rise of factories and industry. For the first time,
women were able to work in the same factories as men. However, women were paid less than men
because society at that time still viewed them as inferior to men. Although you could still see this
policy in some societies today, women are now able to work in the same positions as men because
of the circumstances that were brought by the rise of industrialization and factories. Also, thanks to
mass production in factories, the rule of supply and demand allowed people to afford new things as
stated before. Such an effect is shown in Document 7 in an excerpt from The Working Man's
Companion published in 1831. It states how people are surrounded with an infinite number of
comforts and
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The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in
agriculture, manufacturing and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural
conditions of the world. The Industrial Revolution began in the United Kingdom as large deposits of
coal and iron were found throughout the land which brought the rise of factories and machines, the
idea then subsequently spread throughout the world. It was perhaps one of the greatest moments in
human history, as it gave rise to industrialization and the switch from manpower to machine power. It
completely revolutionized the world and forever changed the course of humanity. However, many
scholars and historians believe that the Industrial...show more content...
It shows how many territories England was able to conquer because of industrialization and the
need for raw materials. England's conquests allowed for the world to have new markets which
would bring in good profits not only in the United Kingdom but for the rest of the world. It would
also allow for the conquered countries to industrialize which would bring up the economic value of
the country and increase profits in the long run. A boost in economic benefits wasn't the only effect
of the industrial revolution, it also brought about social changes. Before factories and machines,
women weren't viewed as being able to do the same job as men. They were seen as housewives
and this assumption remained the same until the rise of factories and industry. For the first time,
women were able to work in the same factories as men. However, women were paid less than men
because society at that time still viewed them as inferior to men. Although you could still see this
policy in some societies today, women are now able to work in the same positions as men because
of the circumstances that were brought by the rise of industrialization and factories. Also, thanks to
mass production in factories, the rule of supply and demand allowed people to afford new things as
stated before. Such an effect is shown in Document 7 in an excerpt from The Working Man's
Companion published in 1831. It states how people are surrounded with an infinite number of
comforts and
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Political Changes Of The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution that happened in England, 1760, was the transition from a rural, agrarian
society into urban, industrial societies due to the improvements in science, technology, society and
culture which affected the political, economic and social status of the country. Although the change
was termed "The Industrial Revolution" due to the significant changes that occurred, debate rages
on about how it was also an "Industrial Evolution" because the changes that led to the transition to
the urban society we know and now live in today can also be classified as evolutions in their own
rights.
One major political change of the industrial revolution were the laws that were created during the
time to abolish child labour. Back in the early stages of the industrial revolution, children were
used as labourers, because of their size and nimble fingers which allowed them to manoeuvre
around and work in small spaces in factories and mines where adults couldn't reach. They were paid
less than adults, worked for long hours (12 –14 hours per day) with terrible conditions and little rest
and abused by their owners. Soon enough, people...show more content...
The factory system is a system that uses water and steam power to run machines to produce
goods, this system replaced the domestic system, which was less efficient as it required the use
of hand tools and was a very time consuming process. It was later perfected with the introduction
of standardised parts invented by Eli Whitney in the late 1700's, the assembly line developed by
Henry Ford in the 1900's which brought the division of labour to the workers, as each worker
only had to work on one part of the good as it moved down the assembly line. The Factory system
is an example of an evolution as it evolved from hand tools and manual labour to an automatic
process which could produce mass produce goods
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The Industrial Revolution that happened in England, 1760, was the transition from a rural, agrarian
society into urban, industrial societies due to the improvements in science, technology, society and
culture which affected the political, economic and social status of the country. Although the change
was termed "The Industrial Revolution" due to the significant changes that occurred, debate rages
on about how it was also an "Industrial Evolution" because the changes that led to the transition to
the urban society we know and now live in today can also be classified as evolutions in their own
rights.
One major political change of the industrial revolution were the laws that were created during the
time to abolish child labour. Back in the early stages of the industrial revolution, children were
used as labourers, because of their size and nimble fingers which allowed them to manoeuvre
around and work in small spaces in factories and mines where adults couldn't reach. They were paid
less than adults, worked for long hours (12 –14 hours per day) with terrible conditions and little rest
and abused by their owners. Soon enough, people...show more content...
The factory system is a system that uses water and steam power to run machines to produce
goods, this system replaced the domestic system, which was less efficient as it required the use
of hand tools and was a very time consuming process. It was later perfected with the introduction
of standardised parts invented by Eli Whitney in the late 1700's, the assembly line developed by
Henry Ford in the 1900's which brought the division of labour to the workers, as each worker
only had to work on one part of the good as it moved down the assembly line. The Factory system
is an example of an evolution as it evolved from hand tools and manual labour to an automatic
process which could produce mass produce goods
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The Industrial Revolution Essay
The Industrial Revolution was one of the largest social and cultural movements that changed the
methods of manufacturing of metal and textiles, the transportation system, economic policies and
social structure as well. Before the Industrial Revolution, people used to live by season due to
agriculture. They thrived on whatever food was in season. Now, as a result of the Industrial
Revolution, we live regimented and almost everything that is made, is mass produced. I will discuss
three major topics of the Industrial Revolution including the three reasons why Britain was the
originator of the revolution which are the population boom, canal boom, and the policies of British
Parliament. I will also discuss the cottage industry which led to the energy crisis and the third topic,
the invention of steam engine which ultimately solved the energy crisis and led to the iron industry,
the impacts it had on business, society, and living, and finally, the downside to the whole revolution.
The Industrial Revolution originated in Britain. There were three main factors that laid the
groundwork for the revolution; the population boom, the canal boom and the policies of British
Parliament. During the 1500s, potatoes started showing up. After years of skepticism, people
decided to try this new product. In the 1600s, people realized that the potatoes were good to eat and
could be used for many purposes, so farmers decided to grow potatoes on larger pieces of land
which created more food so
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The Industrial Revolution was one of the largest social and cultural movements that changed the
methods of manufacturing of metal and textiles, the transportation system, economic policies and
social structure as well. Before the Industrial Revolution, people used to live by season due to
agriculture. They thrived on whatever food was in season. Now, as a result of the Industrial
Revolution, we live regimented and almost everything that is made, is mass produced. I will discuss
three major topics of the Industrial Revolution including the three reasons why Britain was the
originator of the revolution which are the population boom, canal boom, and the policies of British
Parliament. I will also discuss the cottage industry which led to the energy crisis and the third topic,
the invention of steam engine which ultimately solved the energy crisis and led to the iron industry,
the impacts it had on business, society, and living, and finally, the downside to the whole revolution.
The Industrial Revolution originated in Britain. There were three main factors that laid the
groundwork for the revolution; the population boom, the canal boom and the policies of British
Parliament. During the 1500s, potatoes started showing up. After years of skepticism, people
decided to try this new product. In the 1600s, people realized that the potatoes were good to eat and
could be used for many purposes, so farmers decided to grow potatoes on larger pieces of land
which created more food so
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Industrial Revolution Essay
The Industrial Revolution In early American history, one of the most important events that shaped
the country was the Industrial Revolution. Overall, this period of technological growth in the early
to mid–1800's modernized the country and served as a bridge between the colonies and the new
formation of the United States that exists today. It strengthened internal ties joining the states and
increased it's standing as a new nation. At the same time, this revolution also further divided the
North and South, setting the stage up for the Civil War. Joined together during this period of time,
each new invention would be the change that propelled America into a powerful nation. The
American Industrial Revolution started to begin when new...show more content...
In 1837, John Deere had engineered a new plow that allowed farmers to farm more land quicker.
By 1840, the South was producing well over half of all American exports, mostly in the form of
cotton. As these inventions increased the production and reward of farming, the South continued to
stay an agricultural society, dependent on slaves for their labor. Without these inventions, slaves
may have faded out as in the North, or the South's economy would not have been as strong from
the sale of cotton and other farm goods. These agricultural inventions and others such as
mechanical reapers that made farming faster affected other areas besides the South. As farmers
could more quickly farm, producing almost double the amount of their harvest by the 1860's, the
move west became increasingly more enticing. Each farmer now needed more and more land
which pushed them farther and farther west. This need for land and the continuing thoughts of
white superiority created the idea of manifest destiny that became an essential idea in this time
period. Manifest destiny was the idea that America had an absolute right to and was destined to
take and civilize all of the land for itself in North America, a sort of subset to the famous American
dream concept. The industrial revolution is therefore a large cause for the exodus of around
350,000 people to the California Valley and Oregon territory, famously known as the Oregon trail,
which would lead to
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The Industrial Revolution In early American history, one of the most important events that shaped
the country was the Industrial Revolution. Overall, this period of technological growth in the early
to mid–1800's modernized the country and served as a bridge between the colonies and the new
formation of the United States that exists today. It strengthened internal ties joining the states and
increased it's standing as a new nation. At the same time, this revolution also further divided the
North and South, setting the stage up for the Civil War. Joined together during this period of time,
each new invention would be the change that propelled America into a powerful nation. The
American Industrial Revolution started to begin when new...show more content...
In 1837, John Deere had engineered a new plow that allowed farmers to farm more land quicker.
By 1840, the South was producing well over half of all American exports, mostly in the form of
cotton. As these inventions increased the production and reward of farming, the South continued to
stay an agricultural society, dependent on slaves for their labor. Without these inventions, slaves
may have faded out as in the North, or the South's economy would not have been as strong from
the sale of cotton and other farm goods. These agricultural inventions and others such as
mechanical reapers that made farming faster affected other areas besides the South. As farmers
could more quickly farm, producing almost double the amount of their harvest by the 1860's, the
move west became increasingly more enticing. Each farmer now needed more and more land
which pushed them farther and farther west. This need for land and the continuing thoughts of
white superiority created the idea of manifest destiny that became an essential idea in this time
period. Manifest destiny was the idea that America had an absolute right to and was destined to
take and civilize all of the land for itself in North America, a sort of subset to the famous American
dream concept. The industrial revolution is therefore a large cause for the exodus of around
350,000 people to the California Valley and Oregon territory, famously known as the Oregon trail,
which would lead to
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Industrial Revolution Essay
The industrialization of Europe resulted in widespread changes within society. French
revolutionaries of all factions were aware that the whole of social life was infused with ideological
significance, and were therefore determined to restructure society from top to bottom and across the
board. R.G Collingwood argues that some social changes that were felt during this period of time
included changes to class structure, the working class, family dynamics, women's role, and even the
lower to middle class. On the topic of social changes, he says that, "the industrial revolution had far
reaching social consequences, which varied across class and regions. Between the late 18th and
early 20th centuries, new family and class structures emerged to...show more content...
Thus two interlinked aspects of work experience transformed were the notion of time and the idea of
work discipline. E.P. Thompson explains this was because changes in manufacture now demanded
greater synchronization of labor and greater exactitude in time routines, simply because time was
money in the new wage economy. The last important change that came from the Industrial revolution
can be seen in work specialization. More and more workers performed more minuet and tedious tasks
that consequently led to better efficiency for the factory. Unfortunately though the specialization
that led to greater efficiency only allowed for an inadequate sense of accomplishment for the
workers. This was because the worker would repeat a task day after day, week after week
therefore they felt as if they were inconsequential to the greater picture at hand. Specialization of
work, the new discipline, rigorous time schedules and low wages all contributed to a feeling of
alienation for the worker, from his work and employer.4
The impact that this revolution had on the elites and bourgeoisie was a very interesting conundrum
that needs to be investigated as well. According to Marvin Perry the forward movement in
technology led to an enormous growth in the types of people that encompassed the middle,
bourgeoisie class. Now we saw entrepreneur's professional–lawyers, notaries,
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The industrialization of Europe resulted in widespread changes within society. French
revolutionaries of all factions were aware that the whole of social life was infused with ideological
significance, and were therefore determined to restructure society from top to bottom and across the
board. R.G Collingwood argues that some social changes that were felt during this period of time
included changes to class structure, the working class, family dynamics, women's role, and even the
lower to middle class. On the topic of social changes, he says that, "the industrial revolution had far
reaching social consequences, which varied across class and regions. Between the late 18th and
early 20th centuries, new family and class structures emerged to...show more content...
Thus two interlinked aspects of work experience transformed were the notion of time and the idea of
work discipline. E.P. Thompson explains this was because changes in manufacture now demanded
greater synchronization of labor and greater exactitude in time routines, simply because time was
money in the new wage economy. The last important change that came from the Industrial revolution
can be seen in work specialization. More and more workers performed more minuet and tedious tasks
that consequently led to better efficiency for the factory. Unfortunately though the specialization
that led to greater efficiency only allowed for an inadequate sense of accomplishment for the
workers. This was because the worker would repeat a task day after day, week after week
therefore they felt as if they were inconsequential to the greater picture at hand. Specialization of
work, the new discipline, rigorous time schedules and low wages all contributed to a feeling of
alienation for the worker, from his work and employer.4
The impact that this revolution had on the elites and bourgeoisie was a very interesting conundrum
that needs to be investigated as well. According to Marvin Perry the forward movement in
technology led to an enormous growth in the types of people that encompassed the middle,
bourgeoisie class. Now we saw entrepreneur's professional–lawyers, notaries,
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Industrial Revolution
Was the Industrial Revolution a Blessing or a Curse?
The Industrial Revolution was a period of technological improvement that took place in Britain from
about 1750 into the 1900's. To many, the Industrial Revolution was the gateway into modern–day
factories and machinery. The Industrial Revolution was spurred by the competition of Britain against
India or China. India and China were both very productive in the production of goods, meaning the
people of Britain had to buy the cheap products imported from India and China. British businessmen
developed new technology so they could manufacture their own cotton textiles, the main product
imported into Britain. Although some historians believe that the Industrial revolution was a blessing
...show more content...
Overseers took most of the money earned and kept it for themselves. Any worker who dared go
on strike or stand up for thei pay was beaten and tortured. This piece of evidence shows that since
the majority of people were part of the working class, they were abused and were arguably better
off working hard and receiving most of the fruits of their labor on farms instead of doubling their
repetitive work for half of the payoff. Adolf Levenstein, a coal miner living during the Industrial
Revolution Reflected in a letter, later collected into the book, From the Depths: Workers Letters,
published in 1905, states how, "The work is becoming increasingly mechanical. No more
incentive, no more haste, we muddle along wearily, we are worn out and mindless. My forehead
burns like fire.... But in my head it rages and paralyzes me beyond control or without my being
able to think. When it becomes unbearable I stop my slow, energyless working....And that is not
all; the spirit too, the conscience of the individual, degenerates. And one drudge, grown vacuous
through his work, is put beside another one, and another one and finally this "modern" circle has
closed in on the entire working force" (Levenstein). The work in the mines was tiring and
repetitive. Since machines have taken more of the desirable jobs and workers have been laid off, the
laborers who are still employed had to work tedious jobs. This letter provides a view into the daily
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Was the Industrial Revolution a Blessing or a Curse?
The Industrial Revolution was a period of technological improvement that took place in Britain from
about 1750 into the 1900's. To many, the Industrial Revolution was the gateway into modern–day
factories and machinery. The Industrial Revolution was spurred by the competition of Britain against
India or China. India and China were both very productive in the production of goods, meaning the
people of Britain had to buy the cheap products imported from India and China. British businessmen
developed new technology so they could manufacture their own cotton textiles, the main product
imported into Britain. Although some historians believe that the Industrial revolution was a blessing
...show more content...
Overseers took most of the money earned and kept it for themselves. Any worker who dared go
on strike or stand up for thei pay was beaten and tortured. This piece of evidence shows that since
the majority of people were part of the working class, they were abused and were arguably better
off working hard and receiving most of the fruits of their labor on farms instead of doubling their
repetitive work for half of the payoff. Adolf Levenstein, a coal miner living during the Industrial
Revolution Reflected in a letter, later collected into the book, From the Depths: Workers Letters,
published in 1905, states how, "The work is becoming increasingly mechanical. No more
incentive, no more haste, we muddle along wearily, we are worn out and mindless. My forehead
burns like fire.... But in my head it rages and paralyzes me beyond control or without my being
able to think. When it becomes unbearable I stop my slow, energyless working....And that is not
all; the spirit too, the conscience of the individual, degenerates. And one drudge, grown vacuous
through his work, is put beside another one, and another one and finally this "modern" circle has
closed in on the entire working force" (Levenstein). The work in the mines was tiring and
repetitive. Since machines have taken more of the desirable jobs and workers have been laid off, the
laborers who are still employed had to work tedious jobs. This letter provides a view into the daily
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The Industrial Revolution
Think about your life for one second: you communicate with people, travel, make purchases, and
utilize those commodities. But have you ever wondered what made those things possible? After
all, you go to the store to buy things you need. You drive a car to work and to visit your friends. If
you need to talk to someone, you simply pick up your phone or computer. However, none of this
would be possible without a means of communication, factories to manufacture the products you
need, places to work, and ways to travel and transport goods. And what made these possible? The
answer is the Industrial Revolution, which started in Europe around the year 1730. A revolution is a
major change or turning point in something. The Industrial Revolution...show more content...
His engine used steam to power a pump, which turned a wheel, which moved machinery. It
worked quickly and generated more power than the waterwheel had. Europe wanted to keep all
this progress to itself, so anyone who had worked around the machinery could not leave the
country. It was illegal, and if they were apprehended, they could be punished severely.
Nonetheless, a certain Samuel Slater took the plans for a cotton mill and fled Britain in the year
1789. He quickly traveled to the United States, where the Revolution would soon expand and
pop, like the balloon. Slater went first to Rhode Island, where he opened up a cotton mill
powered by a waterwheel. His work was peculiar and new to the Americans, but once they
realized how productive it was, and how much more available the textiles were, they loved the
new mills. Machines could make more goods at a lower price. The ready availability of cotton,
threads, and clothing. Slater had brought ideas for the new mechanical looms and spinning
engines as well, and people liked the ideas. After people realized how productive Slater's new
mills were, factories for all different kinds of goods and products started popping up all over the
United States. The new factories, which used Adam Smith's division of labor theory, required a
large amount of manpower. The more people worked, the more productive it was to own a factory.
Of course, all of this new productivity came with a
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Think about your life for one second: you communicate with people, travel, make purchases, and
utilize those commodities. But have you ever wondered what made those things possible? After
all, you go to the store to buy things you need. You drive a car to work and to visit your friends. If
you need to talk to someone, you simply pick up your phone or computer. However, none of this
would be possible without a means of communication, factories to manufacture the products you
need, places to work, and ways to travel and transport goods. And what made these possible? The
answer is the Industrial Revolution, which started in Europe around the year 1730. A revolution is a
major change or turning point in something. The Industrial Revolution...show more content...
His engine used steam to power a pump, which turned a wheel, which moved machinery. It
worked quickly and generated more power than the waterwheel had. Europe wanted to keep all
this progress to itself, so anyone who had worked around the machinery could not leave the
country. It was illegal, and if they were apprehended, they could be punished severely.
Nonetheless, a certain Samuel Slater took the plans for a cotton mill and fled Britain in the year
1789. He quickly traveled to the United States, where the Revolution would soon expand and
pop, like the balloon. Slater went first to Rhode Island, where he opened up a cotton mill
powered by a waterwheel. His work was peculiar and new to the Americans, but once they
realized how productive it was, and how much more available the textiles were, they loved the
new mills. Machines could make more goods at a lower price. The ready availability of cotton,
threads, and clothing. Slater had brought ideas for the new mechanical looms and spinning
engines as well, and people liked the ideas. After people realized how productive Slater's new
mills were, factories for all different kinds of goods and products started popping up all over the
United States. The new factories, which used Adam Smith's division of labor theory, required a
large amount of manpower. The more people worked, the more productive it was to own a factory.
Of course, all of this new productivity came with a
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Industrial Revolution Essay
The topic I have chosen to discuss related to the last 400 years in Western Civilization is the
Industrial Revolution in Britain. The Industrial Revolution was what created the modern capitalist
system. Britain was the first to lead the way in this huge transformation. Technology changed,
businesses, manufactured goods, and wage laborers skyrocketed. There was not only an economic
transformation, but also a social transformation. The Industrial Revolution is such an interesting
subject to further explore, because it truly made a difference in Britain in the late 1700s. The
Industrial Revolution brought an increased quantity and variety of manufactured goods and even
improved the standard of living for some individuals, however, it...show more content...
They operated at night and in disguise, these Luddites smashed the new textile machinery, the ones
that the factory owners had introduced. They believed that the technological advanced machines
will dominate production and replace the workers, and no human beings would be employed. They
feared that the lack of employment would result in economic decline and more poverty. Even in
today's day, we can see individuals who can be referred as Luddites, due to their objection to the
introduction of new technology. The encounters between workers and the bourgeoisie did heighten
an awareness of the class divisions that were found in British society.
Levack, B. P., Muir, E., & Veldman, M. (2011). The West: Encounters & transformations (Vol. 2:
Since 1550) (3rd ed). New York, NY: Longman.
There were many social and economic changes that made the industrial development possible. The
steady increase in the British population, the improved agricultural productivity, the accumulation of
large amounts of capital, and the demand for manufactured goods were all factors that encouraged
the mechanization of industry. The increase of the population in Britain during the 18th century is
what led to the Industrial Revolution. The increase of population facilitated the industrialization by
the domestic demand for
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
The topic I have chosen to discuss related to the last 400 years in Western Civilization is the
Industrial Revolution in Britain. The Industrial Revolution was what created the modern capitalist
system. Britain was the first to lead the way in this huge transformation. Technology changed,
businesses, manufactured goods, and wage laborers skyrocketed. There was not only an economic
transformation, but also a social transformation. The Industrial Revolution is such an interesting
subject to further explore, because it truly made a difference in Britain in the late 1700s. The
Industrial Revolution brought an increased quantity and variety of manufactured goods and even
improved the standard of living for some individuals, however, it...show more content...
They operated at night and in disguise, these Luddites smashed the new textile machinery, the ones
that the factory owners had introduced. They believed that the technological advanced machines
will dominate production and replace the workers, and no human beings would be employed. They
feared that the lack of employment would result in economic decline and more poverty. Even in
today's day, we can see individuals who can be referred as Luddites, due to their objection to the
introduction of new technology. The encounters between workers and the bourgeoisie did heighten
an awareness of the class divisions that were found in British society.
Levack, B. P., Muir, E., & Veldman, M. (2011). The West: Encounters & transformations (Vol. 2:
Since 1550) (3rd ed). New York, NY: Longman.
There were many social and economic changes that made the industrial development possible. The
steady increase in the British population, the improved agricultural productivity, the accumulation of
large amounts of capital, and the demand for manufactured goods were all factors that encouraged
the mechanization of industry. The increase of the population in Britain during the 18th century is
what led to the Industrial Revolution. The increase of population facilitated the industrialization by
the domestic demand for
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Industrial Revolution Essay
Due to the Industrial Revolution, many changes started occurring in this new era such as the
factories began to use more mechanics, limiting skill needed to produce products as well as
hastening the harvesting of raw materials. Secondarily there was a huge standard of living and
wage drop in cities due to urbanization which occurred after the factories created an abundance of
jobs. Also, there was a huge shift in the population and there was a massive population growth due to
the excess food and productivity being made during this time.
During the industrial revolution, many technological advancements were made such as the steam
engine made by Thomas Newcomen and were later improved upon by James Watt, the Spinning
Jenny, the telegraph...show more content...
This period also saw the creation of a middle class that enjoyed the benefits of this new lifestyle.
People started spending their free time entertaining themselves in theatres, concert halls, and sports
facilities.
During the industrial revolution as economic activities in many villages and countrysides moved
from agriculture to manufacturing, production went from traditional locations such as people's
own homes and small workshops to factories. Large portions of the population relocated from the
countryside to the towns and cities where manufacturing centers were found. The overall amount
of goods and services produced expanded very dramatically. New groups of investors,
businesspeople, and managers emerged and took financial risks and reaped great rewards. These
people were also known as entrepreneurs. Many people either became rich or became poorer due
to the wages that were given to them by the people at the factories this led to social and economic
unrest for the people who ended having low pay wages and who did mass amounts of work, this
led to the people revolting which began to lead to many more problems.
The industrial revolution change the way that people back then lived. Communication and
transportation innovations were made, because of the new technology. It also changes the way
people worked and how they did
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Due to the Industrial Revolution, many changes started occurring in this new era such as the
factories began to use more mechanics, limiting skill needed to produce products as well as
hastening the harvesting of raw materials. Secondarily there was a huge standard of living and
wage drop in cities due to urbanization which occurred after the factories created an abundance of
jobs. Also, there was a huge shift in the population and there was a massive population growth due to
the excess food and productivity being made during this time.
During the industrial revolution, many technological advancements were made such as the steam
engine made by Thomas Newcomen and were later improved upon by James Watt, the Spinning
Jenny, the telegraph...show more content...
This period also saw the creation of a middle class that enjoyed the benefits of this new lifestyle.
People started spending their free time entertaining themselves in theatres, concert halls, and sports
facilities.
During the industrial revolution as economic activities in many villages and countrysides moved
from agriculture to manufacturing, production went from traditional locations such as people's
own homes and small workshops to factories. Large portions of the population relocated from the
countryside to the towns and cities where manufacturing centers were found. The overall amount
of goods and services produced expanded very dramatically. New groups of investors,
businesspeople, and managers emerged and took financial risks and reaped great rewards. These
people were also known as entrepreneurs. Many people either became rich or became poorer due
to the wages that were given to them by the people at the factories this led to social and economic
unrest for the people who ended having low pay wages and who did mass amounts of work, this
led to the people revolting which began to lead to many more problems.
The industrial revolution change the way that people back then lived. Communication and
transportation innovations were made, because of the new technology. It also changes the way
people worked and how they did
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The Industrial Revolution and Imperialism Essay
The concept of imperialism is one that has pervaded nearly every major society or empire throughout
human history. It seems to be a natural consequence of societies growing in size, power, and
knowledge. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries vast changes occurred in Western Europe (and
soon spread elsewhere) that spurred a new round of imperialism the likes of which had not been seen
before. The changes were the industrial revolution that was taking place. Countries were rapidly
advancing to industrial societies producing much greater quantities of goods at much lower costs.
The goods produced ranged everywhere from cotton textiles to military machinery, all of which
would play important roles in rounds of imperialistic expansion that...show more content...
An example of this situation occurred involving Britain and India where British merchants exported
great quantities of cotton to England where it would be refined and made into end products for
export. This same situation arose with nearly every other natural resource one could imagine. The
world is abundant with natural resources all from different regions, and European nations saw it as
their opportunity for the taking. Another very important result of the industrial revolution was the
advancement of European weaponry. It was mentioned in a previous module for this course how
something of an arms race began in Western Europe as the societies were separating into different
empires and nations. That would continue with European weapons advancing far beyond what any
other societies could match, there is even the example of a small number of British soldiers
defeating thousands of African soldiers in a matter of hours due to the invention of the maxim gun.
The evolution of European weaponry played several important roles in relation to imperialism.
European weaponry first and foremost made it possible for those nations to dominate indigenous
people to submit to their will in terms of trade. It even opened up new regions such as Japan that
had previously only allowed very minor outside trade. With steamboats that could navigate upstream
British soldiers were able to traverse up the Yangtze River and
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The concept of imperialism is one that has pervaded nearly every major society or empire throughout
human history. It seems to be a natural consequence of societies growing in size, power, and
knowledge. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries vast changes occurred in Western Europe (and
soon spread elsewhere) that spurred a new round of imperialism the likes of which had not been seen
before. The changes were the industrial revolution that was taking place. Countries were rapidly
advancing to industrial societies producing much greater quantities of goods at much lower costs.
The goods produced ranged everywhere from cotton textiles to military machinery, all of which
would play important roles in rounds of imperialistic expansion that...show more content...
An example of this situation occurred involving Britain and India where British merchants exported
great quantities of cotton to England where it would be refined and made into end products for
export. This same situation arose with nearly every other natural resource one could imagine. The
world is abundant with natural resources all from different regions, and European nations saw it as
their opportunity for the taking. Another very important result of the industrial revolution was the
advancement of European weaponry. It was mentioned in a previous module for this course how
something of an arms race began in Western Europe as the societies were separating into different
empires and nations. That would continue with European weapons advancing far beyond what any
other societies could match, there is even the example of a small number of British soldiers
defeating thousands of African soldiers in a matter of hours due to the invention of the maxim gun.
The evolution of European weaponry played several important roles in relation to imperialism.
European weaponry first and foremost made it possible for those nations to dominate indigenous
people to submit to their will in terms of trade. It even opened up new regions such as Japan that
had previously only allowed very minor outside trade. With steamboats that could navigate upstream
British soldiers were able to traverse up the Yangtze River and
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Industrial Revolution Essay
Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing or a curse?
Starting in 18th century Great Britain, the Industrial Revolution, sparked a change in industry that is
still present today. The Industrial Revolution was a great blessing to society, with innovations in
consumer goods, medicine, housing and sanitation, the revolution changed the course of history for
the good.
The Industrial revolution was a period in which Great Britain became rapidly less rural and became
more urban and mechanized. "The technological changes included the following: the use of new
basic materials, chiefly iron and steel, the use of new energy sources, including both fuels and
motive power, such as coal, the steam engine, electricity, petroleum, and the...show more content...
"People worked fourteen to sixteen hours a day for six days a week. However, the majority were
unskilled workers, who only received about $8–$10 dollars a week, working at approximately 10
cents an hour" (Poddar, 2017). The living conditions were not much better, "five to nine people
lived in a single room which was as big as an apartment. Not only was there not enough room, but
more people got sick as well. Because everyone lived in terrible conditions and so close to one
another, diseases spread rapidly" (Poddar, 2017). However, the Industrial Revolution brought us
many societal advancements that changed the course of history, one of these advancements was the
rise of factories. Factories replaced the domestic system, where individual workers used hand tools
or other machinery to create goods in their own homes. Having factory produced goods enabled
citizens to purchase goods at a low price, as well as get goods that weren't readily available before
the revolution. To combat the poor working conditions laborers formed unions. "Labour unions
helped spread the balance of power more evenly so that labourers could bargain for more rights
such as more pay and better working conditions (Mifflin, 2004). As we can see, even this small
change still affects us today. Because of the unsanitary conditions these
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Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing or a curse?
Starting in 18th century Great Britain, the Industrial Revolution, sparked a change in industry that is
still present today. The Industrial Revolution was a great blessing to society, with innovations in
consumer goods, medicine, housing and sanitation, the revolution changed the course of history for
the good.
The Industrial revolution was a period in which Great Britain became rapidly less rural and became
more urban and mechanized. "The technological changes included the following: the use of new
basic materials, chiefly iron and steel, the use of new energy sources, including both fuels and
motive power, such as coal, the steam engine, electricity, petroleum, and the...show more content...
"People worked fourteen to sixteen hours a day for six days a week. However, the majority were
unskilled workers, who only received about $8–$10 dollars a week, working at approximately 10
cents an hour" (Poddar, 2017). The living conditions were not much better, "five to nine people
lived in a single room which was as big as an apartment. Not only was there not enough room, but
more people got sick as well. Because everyone lived in terrible conditions and so close to one
another, diseases spread rapidly" (Poddar, 2017). However, the Industrial Revolution brought us
many societal advancements that changed the course of history, one of these advancements was the
rise of factories. Factories replaced the domestic system, where individual workers used hand tools
or other machinery to create goods in their own homes. Having factory produced goods enabled
citizens to purchase goods at a low price, as well as get goods that weren't readily available before
the revolution. To combat the poor working conditions laborers formed unions. "Labour unions
helped spread the balance of power more evenly so that labourers could bargain for more rights
such as more pay and better working conditions (Mifflin, 2004). As we can see, even this small
change still affects us today. Because of the unsanitary conditions these
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The Industrial Revolution Essay
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution is a term usually applied to the social and economic changes that mark the
transition from a stable agricultural and commercial society, to a modern industrial society relying
on complex machinery rather than tools. There have been numerous debates to the use of this term
because the word "revolution" suggests sudden, violent, unparalleled change. Even though there was
an unparalleled change in the world, it was by no means sudden nor violent. The world's social and
economic structures changed due to marvelous inventions and innovations. These inventions and
innovations led to a factory system of large–scale machine production and greater economic
specialization. Britain is...show more content...
In India, this idea of industrialization had a complete opposite effect. India's economy survived on
two major markets; the cotton market and the agricultural market. The cotton was grown by hand,
picked by hand, and weaved by hand. Because of this, Indian cotton and cotton products were the
best in the world and they carried a best in the world price. Beautifully hand woven cotton was very
expensive and because of this, weavers and growers were living comfortably. But when the
Industrial Revolution hit Britain, this all changed. The British (and an American man named Eli
Whitney) invented new machines, such as the Spinning Jenny and the Cotton Gin, that could pick
and weave cotton almost ten times faster than a hand could. Because more cotton products could
be produced in a shorter time and therefore would cost less money, people began buying British
cotton goods. This drove Indian cotton farmers and weavers out of work. And because of this, these
unskilled workers had to move to cities or take up other jobs. For most Indians, this was impossible
because they were so unskilled. No only did industrialization ravage the Indian Cotton Industry, but
it ravaged Indian family traditions. Indians, who were lucky to find work, found it harder and harder
to spend time with their families. So family ties and traditions almost ended right then. And since a
large portion of the population relied on the Cotton Industry, a
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution is a term usually applied to the social and economic changes that mark the
transition from a stable agricultural and commercial society, to a modern industrial society relying
on complex machinery rather than tools. There have been numerous debates to the use of this term
because the word "revolution" suggests sudden, violent, unparalleled change. Even though there was
an unparalleled change in the world, it was by no means sudden nor violent. The world's social and
economic structures changed due to marvelous inventions and innovations. These inventions and
innovations led to a factory system of large–scale machine production and greater economic
specialization. Britain is...show more content...
In India, this idea of industrialization had a complete opposite effect. India's economy survived on
two major markets; the cotton market and the agricultural market. The cotton was grown by hand,
picked by hand, and weaved by hand. Because of this, Indian cotton and cotton products were the
best in the world and they carried a best in the world price. Beautifully hand woven cotton was very
expensive and because of this, weavers and growers were living comfortably. But when the
Industrial Revolution hit Britain, this all changed. The British (and an American man named Eli
Whitney) invented new machines, such as the Spinning Jenny and the Cotton Gin, that could pick
and weave cotton almost ten times faster than a hand could. Because more cotton products could
be produced in a shorter time and therefore would cost less money, people began buying British
cotton goods. This drove Indian cotton farmers and weavers out of work. And because of this, these
unskilled workers had to move to cities or take up other jobs. For most Indians, this was impossible
because they were so unskilled. No only did industrialization ravage the Indian Cotton Industry, but
it ravaged Indian family traditions. Indians, who were lucky to find work, found it harder and harder
to spend time with their families. So family ties and traditions almost ended right then. And since a
large portion of the population relied on the Cotton Industry, a
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The Industrial Revolution hit Europe and along with it came a great deal of change. Not only did
this industrial revolution affect standards of living in cities, it also affected greatly the nature and
quality of labor. The Industrial Revolution had an impact of the greatest magnitude on Europe and
has shaped the work style and nature of labor that Europeans know today. Although it may seem
like a revolution of this sort would have great benefits for those who lived through it, evidence
seems to show otherwise. For many it was difficult to adapt to this new world of industrial labor
and for others it was a bit easier to adjust.
Preindustrial labor, or "old" labor, was not easy. Days were long and pay was never sufficient enough
for...show more content...
Preindustrial labor often gave a strong sense of individualism, independence, and satisfaction. To
many the old system of labor seemed luxurious compared to the new type of work the Industrial
Revolution brought.
One would think industrialization would bring better paying jobs and more employment
opportunities, but the stories of the people who lived through the Industrial Revolution say
otherwise. Workers faced long days, if not even longer days than those who worked in
preindustrial times. Even though work hours were somewhat the same as preindustrial labor, the
way those hours were carried out differed greatly. Laborers no longer had the comfort of working
alongside and socializing with their families nor the power to control their pace of work. Workers
would now be punished and penalized for doing such things. Companies would enforce
punctuality and pace usually by correlating it with a worker's pay. The less punctual and lazier you
were, the more fines and the more pay decreases you would suffer. The nature of this new labor
emphasized more on the importance of the company rather than the individual. Companies often
had little concern when their workers suffered. If someone was incapable of performing their
duties, there was always somebody else to take their place. It was unfortunate because many of
these workers who were unable to perform well at their job often suffered from
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this industrial revolution affect standards of living in cities, it also affected greatly the nature and
quality of labor. The Industrial Revolution had an impact of the greatest magnitude on Europe and
has shaped the work style and nature of labor that Europeans know today. Although it may seem
like a revolution of this sort would have great benefits for those who lived through it, evidence
seems to show otherwise. For many it was difficult to adapt to this new world of industrial labor
and for others it was a bit easier to adjust.
Preindustrial labor, or "old" labor, was not easy. Days were long and pay was never sufficient enough
for...show more content...
Preindustrial labor often gave a strong sense of individualism, independence, and satisfaction. To
many the old system of labor seemed luxurious compared to the new type of work the Industrial
Revolution brought.
One would think industrialization would bring better paying jobs and more employment
opportunities, but the stories of the people who lived through the Industrial Revolution say
otherwise. Workers faced long days, if not even longer days than those who worked in
preindustrial times. Even though work hours were somewhat the same as preindustrial labor, the
way those hours were carried out differed greatly. Laborers no longer had the comfort of working
alongside and socializing with their families nor the power to control their pace of work. Workers
would now be punished and penalized for doing such things. Companies would enforce
punctuality and pace usually by correlating it with a worker's pay. The less punctual and lazier you
were, the more fines and the more pay decreases you would suffer. The nature of this new labor
emphasized more on the importance of the company rather than the individual. Companies often
had little concern when their workers suffered. If someone was incapable of performing their
duties, there was always somebody else to take their place. It was unfortunate because many of
these workers who were unable to perform well at their job often suffered from
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Industrial Revolution Essay
Slavery, new energy sources, global trade, and technology all contributed to Britain's Industrial
Revolution. Jane Burbank and Frederick Cooper emphasize the importance of slavery for the
development of the Industrial revolution and capitalism. However, as James Carter, Richard Warren,
and Robert Marks demonstrate, global trade and new technology were just as important factors as
slavery because they increased both the efficiency of production and demand for British–made
goods. Carter and Warren classically connect the idea of capitalism to the Industrial revolution
because the Industrial Revolution created an influx of wealth that allowed people to, while the other
historians don't clearly connect the idea of capitalism to the Industrial...show more content...
Burbank and Cooper then argue that due to this surge in food, people were able to use the land for
other needs, such as manufacturing goods.
Additionally, prior to the discovery and use of new energy sources, such as water energy and
coal, all of the energy people had came from the sun. People mostly used trees as energy, burning
them to get heat energy. This was considered the biological old regime. Efficiently, Marks argues
that the discovery of coal energy was exactly what was needed to propel humans out of the
biological old regime and into the Industrial revolution. The Industrial revolution could not have
occurred without the extra energy provided by coal. Coal allowed for the population to grow
because there was now more energy floating around. Carter and Warren both argue another
essential use of coal for Britain was for powering their railroads and steamships. Prior to coal
energy, the boats relied on winds to reach their destinations. Relying on wind takes a much longer
amount of time to get places, so coal increased the productivity of global trade as well. In contrast,
Burbank and Cooper do not emphasize the importance of coal. Burbank and Cooper focus more on
the slave trade and less on coal, which really facilitated the slave trade in the first place.
An additional important factor in the development of the Industrial revolution was global trade.
Originally, India was the country that was making the
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Slavery, new energy sources, global trade, and technology all contributed to Britain's Industrial
Revolution. Jane Burbank and Frederick Cooper emphasize the importance of slavery for the
development of the Industrial revolution and capitalism. However, as James Carter, Richard Warren,
and Robert Marks demonstrate, global trade and new technology were just as important factors as
slavery because they increased both the efficiency of production and demand for British–made
goods. Carter and Warren classically connect the idea of capitalism to the Industrial revolution
because the Industrial Revolution created an influx of wealth that allowed people to, while the other
historians don't clearly connect the idea of capitalism to the Industrial...show more content...
Burbank and Cooper then argue that due to this surge in food, people were able to use the land for
other needs, such as manufacturing goods.
Additionally, prior to the discovery and use of new energy sources, such as water energy and
coal, all of the energy people had came from the sun. People mostly used trees as energy, burning
them to get heat energy. This was considered the biological old regime. Efficiently, Marks argues
that the discovery of coal energy was exactly what was needed to propel humans out of the
biological old regime and into the Industrial revolution. The Industrial revolution could not have
occurred without the extra energy provided by coal. Coal allowed for the population to grow
because there was now more energy floating around. Carter and Warren both argue another
essential use of coal for Britain was for powering their railroads and steamships. Prior to coal
energy, the boats relied on winds to reach their destinations. Relying on wind takes a much longer
amount of time to get places, so coal increased the productivity of global trade as well. In contrast,
Burbank and Cooper do not emphasize the importance of coal. Burbank and Cooper focus more on
the slave trade and less on coal, which really facilitated the slave trade in the first place.
An additional important factor in the development of the Industrial revolution was global trade.
Originally, India was the country that was making the
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Industrial Revolution Essay
Beginning in the late 18th century and continuing into the 19th century, a period of industrial
revolutions transformed the west as it is known and the people living there. The first and second
industrial revolutions shaped the west as it is today through changes in manufacturing, labor, and the
exchange of ideas and goods. Inventions and ideas of the time changed the way goods are made.
Advances in manufacturing, whereas previously, families would work in their homes and rural
farms with many workers, after the industrial revolutions, manufacturing was done primarily in
factories. Labor, as a result was changed because of this, and so too, became new challenges in
working conditions. Commerce and communication was change as well, with the...show more
content...
(Britannica). This was used originally to pump water out of mines but was later improved by James
Watt and used in a wide range of machines such as ships and locomotives. As with the vast
improvements in manufacturing, the way labor was conducted also changed drastically during this
time. Prior to the industrial revolution, a majority of work was done manually by hand and most of
if not the entire process in manufacturing was done by the worker. As machines were invented,
large factories sprang up and workers did not control the process as much and instead were paid
an hourly wage. This created a noticeable social change as a new upper class formed of wealthy
factory owners. This created a new more prominent class dynamic and the rise of classism.
Classism can be treated differently due to a person's social class. Other social problems during
this era were the fear of workers being replaced by machines. As machines came to be more
prominent, it changed the market as factories could produce large quantities of products for less and
less amounts of money. In the early 19th century a group of English textile workers called Luddites,
rebelled against the use of machines. This movement objected to machines infringing on their jobs,
in several acts they destroyed mills and factory machinery. With the mechanization of industries and
the work force, the way ideas were spread, and trade conducted were changed as well. A major
technological breakthrough
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Beginning in the late 18th century and continuing into the 19th century, a period of industrial
revolutions transformed the west as it is known and the people living there. The first and second
industrial revolutions shaped the west as it is today through changes in manufacturing, labor, and the
exchange of ideas and goods. Inventions and ideas of the time changed the way goods are made.
Advances in manufacturing, whereas previously, families would work in their homes and rural
farms with many workers, after the industrial revolutions, manufacturing was done primarily in
factories. Labor, as a result was changed because of this, and so too, became new challenges in
working conditions. Commerce and communication was change as well, with the...show more
content...
(Britannica). This was used originally to pump water out of mines but was later improved by James
Watt and used in a wide range of machines such as ships and locomotives. As with the vast
improvements in manufacturing, the way labor was conducted also changed drastically during this
time. Prior to the industrial revolution, a majority of work was done manually by hand and most of
if not the entire process in manufacturing was done by the worker. As machines were invented,
large factories sprang up and workers did not control the process as much and instead were paid
an hourly wage. This created a noticeable social change as a new upper class formed of wealthy
factory owners. This created a new more prominent class dynamic and the rise of classism.
Classism can be treated differently due to a person's social class. Other social problems during
this era were the fear of workers being replaced by machines. As machines came to be more
prominent, it changed the market as factories could produce large quantities of products for less and
less amounts of money. In the early 19th century a group of English textile workers called Luddites,
rebelled against the use of machines. This movement objected to machines infringing on their jobs,
in several acts they destroyed mills and factory machinery. With the mechanization of industries and
the work force, the way ideas were spread, and trade conducted were changed as well. A major
technological breakthrough
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Essay on The First Industrial Revolution
Imagine living in a world without electricity, transportation, lights, or modern technology.
Envisioning life without the gadgets and gizmos we enjoy today may seem bizarre, but our society
remains dependent on the inventions of the turn of the 18th century to feed, clothe and sustain itself.
The First Industrial Revolution occurred during the beginning of the 18th century and would merge
with the Second Industrial Revolution in 1850. It was a time of great change in America and the
world. The previously miniscule GDP, the Gross Domestic Product (Webster, 1), began to shoot
skyward with implementation of an array of new inventions, the use of steam power, and the cotton
gin, which vastly increased the ability of farmers and manufacturers...show more content...
Yet the population had no room left in the frame of the prevailing system of production to grow
or live. Work in the factories was salvation to the people who thronged into plants for no reason
other than to improve their standard of living" (Mises , 1). Though living conditions may seem bad
during the early Industrial Revolution when compared to now, American society had reached a
critical point. The only future for many people, particularly the Irish and German immigrants, was
in the budding factories or on the virgin prairie. It would be unfair to not point out that the
revolution offered a new life to many people. Working provided failed farmers, immigrants, and
women work they could never gotten before. People had an opportunity to work for a better life,
creating a chance for social mobility, which existed nowhere else in the world than the Americas.
The First Industrial Revolution was a time of innovation which led to the mass manufacturing of
many of the things we now take for granted like tractors, plows, machinery, textiles, and
interchangeable parts, without which American society as we know it would have become
stagnated by the sod of the prairie. The growing population would have simply been doomed to
starvation and peasantry as it had been in medieval Europe.
The changes taking place in the American way of life were closely related to the
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Imagine living in a world without electricity, transportation, lights, or modern technology.
Envisioning life without the gadgets and gizmos we enjoy today may seem bizarre, but our society
remains dependent on the inventions of the turn of the 18th century to feed, clothe and sustain itself.
The First Industrial Revolution occurred during the beginning of the 18th century and would merge
with the Second Industrial Revolution in 1850. It was a time of great change in America and the
world. The previously miniscule GDP, the Gross Domestic Product (Webster, 1), began to shoot
skyward with implementation of an array of new inventions, the use of steam power, and the cotton
gin, which vastly increased the ability of farmers and manufacturers...show more content...
Yet the population had no room left in the frame of the prevailing system of production to grow
or live. Work in the factories was salvation to the people who thronged into plants for no reason
other than to improve their standard of living" (Mises , 1). Though living conditions may seem bad
during the early Industrial Revolution when compared to now, American society had reached a
critical point. The only future for many people, particularly the Irish and German immigrants, was
in the budding factories or on the virgin prairie. It would be unfair to not point out that the
revolution offered a new life to many people. Working provided failed farmers, immigrants, and
women work they could never gotten before. People had an opportunity to work for a better life,
creating a chance for social mobility, which existed nowhere else in the world than the Americas.
The First Industrial Revolution was a time of innovation which led to the mass manufacturing of
many of the things we now take for granted like tractors, plows, machinery, textiles, and
interchangeable parts, without which American society as we know it would have become
stagnated by the sod of the prairie. The growing population would have simply been doomed to
starvation and peasantry as it had been in medieval Europe.
The changes taking place in the American way of life were closely related to the
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Industrial Revolution Essay
"No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit."
(Carnegie) One of the major characteristics that define the success of this Golden age was that of the
onset of the multitude of inventions that played a major role in the reformation of agriculture and
lifestyle.The transformation of the United States into an industrial nation took place largely after the
Civil War and on the Britsih model. Although the Industrial Revolution brought many positive
inventions, the class divisions were obvious because the workers were paid at horrible wages. The
Industrial Revolution, wages, and class divisions were all part of the economic power.
The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain, and...show more content...
There were men who worked in factories who were not payed very much, but did earn more than
the women who worked in the factories. " ...women recieved $4 a week for work for which men
were paid $16 a week." (Goldfield 60) Weekly men made less than $20. The conditions the workers
were in were horrible. It was often unsanitary, and education suffered because of the demands of
work. With workers barely making any money, there were many poor families who struggled to
make a living.
As the Industrial Revolution era progressed, social divisions in America became more apparent. The
upper class basically had what they wanted and did not have to worry about not affording anything.
The upper–class made their money in new industries, such as steel, mining, or railroads. There were
many rich Americans who were selfish with their money, but some wealthy people did support
social causes. "...had escaped military service in the Civil war by paying $300 to a substitute."(Zinn)
The middle–class consisted of professionals, lawyers, physicians, editors, and editors. "This newer
middle–class set national trends in residential patterns, consumptions, and leisure."(Goldfield 76)
The middle–class were able to live in all–electric homes, with indoor plumbing, and appliances that
made food preparation easier. The middle–class were able to afford to take trolleys, trains, and even
had a telephone in there house. The
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"No person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit."
(Carnegie) One of the major characteristics that define the success of this Golden age was that of the
onset of the multitude of inventions that played a major role in the reformation of agriculture and
lifestyle.The transformation of the United States into an industrial nation took place largely after the
Civil War and on the Britsih model. Although the Industrial Revolution brought many positive
inventions, the class divisions were obvious because the workers were paid at horrible wages. The
Industrial Revolution, wages, and class divisions were all part of the economic power.
The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain, and...show more content...
There were men who worked in factories who were not payed very much, but did earn more than
the women who worked in the factories. " ...women recieved $4 a week for work for which men
were paid $16 a week." (Goldfield 60) Weekly men made less than $20. The conditions the workers
were in were horrible. It was often unsanitary, and education suffered because of the demands of
work. With workers barely making any money, there were many poor families who struggled to
make a living.
As the Industrial Revolution era progressed, social divisions in America became more apparent. The
upper class basically had what they wanted and did not have to worry about not affording anything.
The upper–class made their money in new industries, such as steel, mining, or railroads. There were
many rich Americans who were selfish with their money, but some wealthy people did support
social causes. "...had escaped military service in the Civil war by paying $300 to a substitute."(Zinn)
The middle–class consisted of professionals, lawyers, physicians, editors, and editors. "This newer
middle–class set national trends in residential patterns, consumptions, and leisure."(Goldfield 76)
The middle–class were able to live in all–electric homes, with indoor plumbing, and appliances that
made food preparation easier. The middle–class were able to afford to take trolleys, trains, and even
had a telephone in there house. The
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Industrial Revolution Essay
The forces that have affected change in nations around the world have always brought about
something good and negative. Those forces have been different, yet important revolutions that have
taken place in the past four centuries. These drastic and radical changes have been brought about by
revolutionaries who desired a free society in which free trade, free markets, and free labor existed
for the common man. These revolutions imply sudden forceful change, however, there is also
evolutionary changes in society that are gradual and develop over time, which bring about many
positive advancements. The French Revolution enhanced a new order of power as the monarchy fell.
The Caribbean and Iberian Revolution terminated the slave industry and...show more content...
The Third Estate soon declared to be the "National Assembly", which should determine France's
future. Outbreak soon came into play on July 14, 1789 as Parisians attacked a medieval armory
in which the people cut of the head of a commanding officer and paraded it through the streets.
This was to be known as Bastille Day, which declared a new era of liberty, equality and fraternity.
A declaration was established to guarantee all French citizens nation liberties and all men equality
under law, also known as The "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen". The revolution
connected with the concept of the people of a nation and, eventually, gave women rights for
divorce, hold property, be educated and have careers. Unfortunately, by early 1793 Louis XVI
lost his head to a guillotine and sparked war with its neighbors. After his execution, a group
known as Jacobins wanted to extend the revolution which lead to a horrific bloodbath of over
40,000 people known as the Reign of Terror. Until one man named Napoleon Bonaparte
administrated order and security for social reform by allowing religious practice. Napoleon also
named himself as the emperor and ended the revolution at the helm. This was not inevitable because
of the violent nature to revolt and go against irrational laws. The French Revolution was not one that
had no losses, but was far–reaching to Europe and a wide spread of individual
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The forces that have affected change in nations around the world have always brought about
something good and negative. Those forces have been different, yet important revolutions that have
taken place in the past four centuries. These drastic and radical changes have been brought about by
revolutionaries who desired a free society in which free trade, free markets, and free labor existed
for the common man. These revolutions imply sudden forceful change, however, there is also
evolutionary changes in society that are gradual and develop over time, which bring about many
positive advancements. The French Revolution enhanced a new order of power as the monarchy fell.
The Caribbean and Iberian Revolution terminated the slave industry and...show more content...
The Third Estate soon declared to be the "National Assembly", which should determine France's
future. Outbreak soon came into play on July 14, 1789 as Parisians attacked a medieval armory
in which the people cut of the head of a commanding officer and paraded it through the streets.
This was to be known as Bastille Day, which declared a new era of liberty, equality and fraternity.
A declaration was established to guarantee all French citizens nation liberties and all men equality
under law, also known as The "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen". The revolution
connected with the concept of the people of a nation and, eventually, gave women rights for
divorce, hold property, be educated and have careers. Unfortunately, by early 1793 Louis XVI
lost his head to a guillotine and sparked war with its neighbors. After his execution, a group
known as Jacobins wanted to extend the revolution which lead to a horrific bloodbath of over
40,000 people known as the Reign of Terror. Until one man named Napoleon Bonaparte
administrated order and security for social reform by allowing religious practice. Napoleon also
named himself as the emperor and ended the revolution at the helm. This was not inevitable because
of the violent nature to revolt and go against irrational laws. The French Revolution was not one that
had no losses, but was far–reaching to Europe and a wide spread of individual
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Industrial Revolution Essay
The most far–reaching, influential transformation of human culture since the advent of agriculture
eight or ten thousand years ago, was the industrial revolution of eighteenth century Europe. The
consequences of this revolution would change irrevocably human labor, consumption, family
structure, social structure, and even the very soul and thoughts of the individual. This revolution
involved more than technology; to be sure, there had been industrial "revolutions"
throughout European history and non–European history. In Europe, for instance, the twelfth and
thirteenth centuries saw an explosion of technological knowledge and a consequent change in
production and labor. However, the industrial revolution was more than...show more content...
Another reason given for the Industrial Revolution is the substantial increase in the population of
Europe; this is such an old chestnut of historians that we don't question it. Population growth,
however, is a mysterious affair to explain; it most often occurs when standards of production rise. So
whether the Industrial Revolution was started off by a rise in population, or whether the Industrial
Revolution started a rise in population is hard to guess. It's clear, though, that the transition to an
industrial, manufacturing economy required more people to labor at this manufacture. While the
logic of a national economy founded centrally on the family economy and family production is more
or less a subsistence economy–most production is oriented around keeping the family alive, the
logic of a manufacturing economy is a surplus economy. In a manufacturing economy, a person's
productive labor needs to produce more than they need to keep life going. This surplus production is
what produces profits for the owners of the manufacture. This surplus economy not only makes
population growth possible, it makes it desirable.
England While it's hard to pinpoint a beginning to the Industrial Revolution, historians generally
agree that it basically originated in England, both in a series of technological and social innovations.
Historians propose a number of reasons. Among the most compelling is the exponential increase in
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The most far–reaching, influential transformation of human culture since the advent of agriculture
eight or ten thousand years ago, was the industrial revolution of eighteenth century Europe. The
consequences of this revolution would change irrevocably human labor, consumption, family
structure, social structure, and even the very soul and thoughts of the individual. This revolution
involved more than technology; to be sure, there had been industrial "revolutions"
throughout European history and non–European history. In Europe, for instance, the twelfth and
thirteenth centuries saw an explosion of technological knowledge and a consequent change in
production and labor. However, the industrial revolution was more than...show more content...
Another reason given for the Industrial Revolution is the substantial increase in the population of
Europe; this is such an old chestnut of historians that we don't question it. Population growth,
however, is a mysterious affair to explain; it most often occurs when standards of production rise. So
whether the Industrial Revolution was started off by a rise in population, or whether the Industrial
Revolution started a rise in population is hard to guess. It's clear, though, that the transition to an
industrial, manufacturing economy required more people to labor at this manufacture. While the
logic of a national economy founded centrally on the family economy and family production is more
or less a subsistence economy–most production is oriented around keeping the family alive, the
logic of a manufacturing economy is a surplus economy. In a manufacturing economy, a person's
productive labor needs to produce more than they need to keep life going. This surplus production is
what produces profits for the owners of the manufacture. This surplus economy not only makes
population growth possible, it makes it desirable.
England While it's hard to pinpoint a beginning to the Industrial Revolution, historians generally
agree that it basically originated in England, both in a series of technological and social innovations.
Historians propose a number of reasons. Among the most compelling is the exponential increase in
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The Industrial Revolution Essay
The Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution, the shift, at different times in different countries, from a traditional
agriculturally based economy to one based on the mechanized production of manufactured goods in
large–scale enterprises.
The British Experience: The first Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain at the end of the
18th century; it profoundly altered Britain's economy and society. The most immediate changes
were in the nature of production: what was produced, as well as where and how. Labor was
transferred from the production of primary products to the production of manufactured goods and
services. Far more manufactured goods were produced than ever before, and technical efficiency
rose dramatically. In part,...show more content...
New social and vocational classes emerged that were distinguished from workers by virtue of their
ownership or control of the physical means of production. The members of these new classes came
to be known as capitalists.
Because the first Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain, that country became for a time the
workshop of the world. For much of the 18th century, London had been at the center of a complex
world trade network that became the basis for the growing export trade associated with
industrialization. The export market provided an indispensable outlet for the products of the textile
and other industries, where the introduction of new techniques led to a rapid expansion of output.
The available data suggest that the growth rate of British exports accelerated remarkably after 1780.
The export orientation of the expanding trades conferred additional benefits on the growing
economy: Export revenues provided British producers purchasing power to import raw materials
used in industrial production, and merchants engaged in the export trade acquired skills that proved
to be of great value in promoting domestic commerce. The Spread of Industrialized Britain did not
long remain the only country to experience an Industrial Revolution. Attempts to specify dates for
the Industrial Revolution in other countries are controversial and not particularly rewarding.
Nonetheless, scholars generally agree that the Industrial Revolution occurred
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The Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution, the shift, at different times in different countries, from a traditional
agriculturally based economy to one based on the mechanized production of manufactured goods in
large–scale enterprises.
The British Experience: The first Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain at the end of the
18th century; it profoundly altered Britain's economy and society. The most immediate changes
were in the nature of production: what was produced, as well as where and how. Labor was
transferred from the production of primary products to the production of manufactured goods and
services. Far more manufactured goods were produced than ever before, and technical efficiency
rose dramatically. In part,...show more content...
New social and vocational classes emerged that were distinguished from workers by virtue of their
ownership or control of the physical means of production. The members of these new classes came
to be known as capitalists.
Because the first Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain, that country became for a time the
workshop of the world. For much of the 18th century, London had been at the center of a complex
world trade network that became the basis for the growing export trade associated with
industrialization. The export market provided an indispensable outlet for the products of the textile
and other industries, where the introduction of new techniques led to a rapid expansion of output.
The available data suggest that the growth rate of British exports accelerated remarkably after 1780.
The export orientation of the expanding trades conferred additional benefits on the growing
economy: Export revenues provided British producers purchasing power to import raw materials
used in industrial production, and merchants engaged in the export trade acquired skills that proved
to be of great value in promoting domestic commerce. The Spread of Industrialized Britain did not
long remain the only country to experience an Industrial Revolution. Attempts to specify dates for
the Industrial Revolution in other countries are controversial and not particularly rewarding.
Nonetheless, scholars generally agree that the Industrial Revolution occurred
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