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The industrial revolution left a drastic mark on society. The revolution changed the ways of people in the 18th century drastically; the classes began to change, some individuals became very wealthy but some individuals lived in horrible conditions. Children were sent to work in factories where they were mistreated and made to work as much as adults. Women began working in textile industries and started to spend less time at home with their families. The problems of the industrial revolution…

Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain by the end of the 18th century. It was a sudden transformation of manual to mechanical labor. Great Britain had favorable location at the Atlantic coast which allowed access for imported goods as well as exporting to other countries. The British had also been engaged in commercial activities and possessed entrepreneurial skills; they tended to take greater risks in innovations and new investments. The British entrepreneurs were skilled in banking and…

After 1750 there were no wars fought in Britain which was one of the key reasons why Britain industrialised first. EXPLAIN During Britain’s peaceful days, France faced the challenge of the French Revolution, as she had political instability and an unstable economy there wasn’t enough money to invest in the production of factories and inventions. Britain had the financial stability to invest in building factories and inventions instead of wasting it on military forces. EXAMPLES This…

During the 18th century, there was a significant shift in social classes and new urban growth in England (Prof. Yang, Lec. 11). The English’s government mainly focused on industrializing the urban civilization. China was integrating people from all areas and social classes into their economy. Why were peasants in China more involved in the markets than those in England? England was striving to become a full dimension capitalist state while China focused on being self-sufficient. China’s…

The heads of the industrial companies quickly became very wealthy and exploited their workers. At factories and mills across the country workers went on strike against company leaders for better wages and hours. These company officials threatened their workers and the government often became involved to settle disputes, but usually sided with the big corporations…

In an interview with Matthew Crabtree, Sadler asked him several questions regarding his experiences working in the mill, he pointed out several disturbing things that went on while working in the factories. Salder asked “What was the consequences if you had been late” and he replied “I was most commonly beaten”.(Salder,Crabtree,pg3) Matthew was only eight years of age…

nine and there would be limited hours that children from nine through eighteen could work. Another major act was the Factory act of 1847 which restricted children to working only ten hours a day and this also for the people that worked in the textile mills. This next act was for the people that worked for the mines it was called the Mines act of 1842 this was put in place so that women and children under nine could not be hired to work for mines it was illegal to do that now. All of these acts…

Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, women and children alike fought for equal rights and pay. Both groups, ironically, worked in the most horrific, unimaginable working conditions known to man. Women like Florence Kelley, would not stand for the horrendous conditions society placed in front of them. However, the fight against detrimental working conditions was a difficult battle to overcome. Kelly's campaign speech united women to fight for themselves and children when battling…

The industrial revolution had a great impact on the job market; there had suddenly become an abundance of job openings in cities all around the country. The Encarta’s artist rendition of this industrial plant portrays a factory centered at the heart of the city. Factories began sprouting up in cities all over. (Document #3) Factories that produced consumer goods such as clothing or other cloth items became very popular after James Hargreaves invention of the spinning jenny in 1764. James…

Consequences of Industrialization After the Civil War, the American economy was growing more and more and industrialized. The three most significant consequences of the industrialization of the American economy after the Civil War were new inventions, transportations, and capitalism. One of the most significant consequences of the industrialization were new inventions. New inventions allowed people to do things more efficiently than before (class lecture). Materials such as steel was stronger…