Carpets: Mass Production vs Handmade

As is human nature, major change was met with great resistant. Ultimately, the most successful people during the transition were those that adapted quickly. The industrial revolution is often mistakenly thought of simply as a time period when science was becoming more organized and resulted in the production of new machinery. The Industrial revolution was a period when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation had a profound effect on socioeconomic and cultural conditions. The Industrial revolution denoted a major turning point in human social history as nearly every aspect of daily life and human society was influenced in some way.

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In addition to organizing and operating the factory, there in many cases, must be an individual or group who are willing to add more funds to cover the expenses of the factory because usually one person alone cannot afford to do so. Along with financially assisting the factories, entrepreneurs also supplied the raw materials needed for production. This is where the entrepreneurs play a big ... ... middle of paper ... ...being of its people equaled that of the wellbeing of the economy. This is exemplified all throughout Great Britain during these times. For example, the cotton industry made Great Britain very wealthy.

Next to the agriculture, a major population earns their living through this Handloom sector. The increasing demand for quality products makes Hanveev very attractive while comparing to its competitors. The government rebates and... ... middle of paper ... ...rimary handloom weavers Co-operatives society, private handloom exporters and unorganized individual weavers together constitute the handloom sector in Kannur. The Kannur district had a decent record of handloom export. Present status of handloom sector Today the handloom sector shows the declining trend.

In the long run, industrialization raised the standard of living and overcame the poverty that most Europeans, who lived d... ... middle of paper ... ...ndustrialization spread to the United States then across Europe. The BBC website indicates France, by contrast, was home to some of the finest scientific minds, but had an absolute monarchy which wielded great control over economic and political life. In Britain people believed that through industrial production they could create untold wealth - and the government believed that it was its responsibility to make this happen. In conclusion, the Industrial Revolution had profoundly impacted Europe in the 18th century. The Industrial Revolution also had considerable impact upon the nature of work, people, geography, and technology.

These labor laws are even commonly used today. Overall, you can’t deny that the textile industry of the Industrial Revolution created remarkable progress, problems, and promises. Some of the results were great and pleasant, others were not so much. However, in the end, I feel that it was all required to get as far and well off as we are today in society. Now all that’s left is for you to decide that for yourself.

(Merriam- Webster) This explanation over simplifies the industrial revolution. In reality the Industrial Revolution was much more complex event in world history, it also encompassed many different characteristics. With that said, the events that led to the Industrial Revolution were even more complicated never the less it was undoubtedly the most prolific advancement in human history. The British took advantage the natural, economic and political resources that were given and transformed their country into a powerhouse of production and innovation. Through the cultivation of new farming technology and methods they were able to feed millions and produce healthier foods.

Among the numerous inventions that appeared during the Industrial Revolution, the spinning jenny, the steam locomotive, and the steam engine were three of the most remarkable. The spinning jenny, steam locomotive, and steam engine were inventions that greatly enhanced all types of industries in the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution, the textile industry received high demand for its cloth goods. However, the production of such goods was very slow. As demand rose, the need for a faster, cheaper, and more efficient way of producing enough cloth goods became more urgent.

Obviously with labor, you need to pay your workers. This was part of the reason that tobacco and rice were two more important cash crops in colonial times, they were both cheaper and easier. However, in 1794 that all changed when Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. This invention sped up the process tremendously. This was the key factor to the turning point in the cotton revolution.

The Industrial Revolution led to the growth of cities as people moved from rural areas to the city in order to find work. Marx believed that the changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution overturned not only the traditional economies, but also society in general. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, both societal and economic conditions were largely determined by agriculture. Growth was slow, and people relied on traditional means to get by. The majority of the society were farmers and raised other animals.