The definition of the first industrial revolution can be broken into two primary parts. Essentially these parts are, one, the discovery and use of new power sources to, two, optimize newly invented or advanced technology (Introduction). It originated in England beginning in the 1700’s, the first phase did not end until approximately the 1870’s (Marshall). England was the leader in developing commerce and therefore needed more goods to satisfy the dramatic population growth (Hackett). They required more efficient labor, meaning more production and less cost. As a result some key inventions were created such as the spinning jenny patented in 1970 by James Hargreaves, the mule in 1779 by Samuel Crompton and a more advanced steam engine by James Watt in 1763 (Hackett).
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And although they hold many of the jobs, they consist of mostly young women who quit once they’re married. This strict divide between home and work life became the new norm. When women lived with their families on farms they could balance their time between their children and helping with daily farm chores such as tending the fields. Now with the strict and long factory hours it would be impossible to raise a family whilst working (Introduction). The long hours and harsh conditions created a high risk of injury as well (Industrial). There were very few holidays, virtually no vacations, and even their lunch breaks were short (Marshall). Children held the majority of jobs along with the women (Hackett). This was because child labor was the cheapest form of labor. They paid the children about a tenth of what they paid men and the children would not join unions and go on strike. The working conditions were worse than that of the other workers because they used the children for specific task oriented towards their smaller bodies
And although they hold many of the jobs, they consist of mostly young women who quit once they’re married. This strict divide between home and work life became the new norm. When women lived with their families on farms they could balance their time between their children and helping with daily farm chores such as tending the fields. Now with the strict and long factory hours it would be impossible to raise a family whilst working (Introduction). The long hours and harsh conditions created a high risk of injury as well (Industrial). There were very few holidays, virtually no vacations, and even their lunch breaks were short (Marshall). Children held the majority of jobs along with the women (Hackett). This was because child labor was the cheapest form of labor. They paid the children about a tenth of what they paid men and the children would not join unions and go on strike. The working conditions were worse than that of the other workers because they used the children for specific task oriented towards their smaller bodies