Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution during 1760 to 1820 in Great Britain was a burgeoning period. The revolution brought massive benefits and changes on socioeconomic and cultural conditions. Firstly, it pushed the development of socioeconomic, and also released a great amount of working opportunity. At second his extraordinary change made the communication and transportation more efficient. Lastly, this revolution it made the production of agriculture boost, and fewer workers were needed in farm work. The Great Britain Industrial Revolution assisted the growth of agriculture, communication, transportation and socioeconomic. At first, the economic changes were made by new machines and new methods introduced and invented. Machines replaced human in method of production, and people relocated their working place from home to factory (Changes…). Because of the working place was stable, the production in textile increased and made in better qualities, so those could be sold for higher prices. At second, the standard of living grew higher as more productions were made. During 1819 and 1851, the wages rapidly grew for all groups of workers, including blue-collar and white-collar. It was twice as much as the wages during 1781 to 1819, and it was surprising how the wages were doubled in just thirty years. Thus, the revolution helped to create a higher standard of living and assisted the capitalism further down the road. Communication and transportation also enhanced during this period. Three main types of transportation that developed during the Industrial Revolution were waterways, roads and railroads. The cheapest way to carry iron and coal is transported on waterways. Businessman and merchants used big ships to carry cargos, and th... ... middle of paper ... ...ntroduced. Tools in agriculture plays an important role, nothing could be done without tools. Better tools can be more efficient, such as iron plow; it is stronger than the wooden one and the usage were much longer. Also an “Englishman named Jethro Tull, who introduced an improved seed drill in 1701.”(Agriculture) The seed drill could sow seeds in a straight line, so the space between those seeds will be much likely equal and the plants could grow better. All in all, the Industrial Revolution definitely made positive changes and bought benefits. No matter it was on agriculture or economic, the benefits it made were all becoming effective. Our modern life style is also affected by the revolution, for example: railroads and Morse code. With such a fast-paced development, it is hard for us now to imagine what will the world be in 50 years.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that communication and transportation were enhanced during the industrial revolution. waterways, roads, and railroads were developed. morse code was the fastest way to communicate in that time.
- Explains how the industrial revolution made agriculture more efficient and efficient. the enclosure system increased the production of food, and the crop rotation increased production.
- Opines that the industrial revolution made positive changes and bought benefits. their modern life style is also affected by the revolution, such as railroads and morse code.
- Describes the great britain industrial revolution as a burgeoning period that brought massive benefits and changes on socioeconomic and cultural conditions.
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- The Industrial Revolutionexplanatory essayThe Industrial Revolution was a transformation from agrarian and handicraft-centered economies into economies distinguished by industry and machine manufacture (Bentley and Ziegler 652). It first began in Britain during the mid-eighteenth century and lasted through the nineteenth century (Bentley and Ziegler 652-653). Although the Industrial Revolution was a drastic and ongoing process, does not mean it was an unproblematic change. Many people during this time period experienced positive and negative effects throughout this development.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution was a transformation from agricultural and handicraft-centered economies into economies distinguished by industry and machine manufacture. it began in britain during the mid-eighteenth century and lasted through the nineteenth century.
- Explains that the industrial revolution involved many different areas of the world including great britain in western europe, the yangzi delta in china, and japan.
- Explains that textiles were one of the biggest industries during the industrial revolution. with the population growing in england, more people were willing to pay for these items instead of making them themselves.
- Explains that steam power revolutionized transportation when it was applied to locomotives and ships. however, it didn't go as planned and was not used for many years.
- Explains that cotton production took place in factories by the mid-nineteenth century because the new machines were too big to be used in houses and were becoming very expensive. the factory wanted a new division of labor.
- Explains that the factory life sounds great, but the working conditions were not simple. the managers supervised closely, meaning there were no naps or socialization with any other workers.
- Explains that while the men worked hard in factories, the working class women were unable to work unless they left the children in someone else’s hands. the majority of middle-class women did not work outside of the home.
- Explains how rapid population growth reflected changing patterns of fertility and mortality. medical advancements helped prevent diseases and the mortality rates started to lower.
- Explains that the industrial revolution helped increase the economic productivity with new technology including textile machines, factories, advanced transportation, and population growth, but the living standards were difficult. many workers were replaced because the machines were more effective.
1062 wordsRead More - Industrial Revolutionanalytical essayThe Industrial revolution is known as a fundamental change that occurs in a society when its economy stops from based on agriculture and becomes dependent on the industry. The main features of the industrial revolution are divided into three which are: technological, socioeconomic and cultural aspects. Technological changes include the use of new materials such as iron, steel, new energy sources such as coal and driving forces such as the steam engine. Among social and cultural changes are remarkable, the increase in urban population, the development of the working class and labor movements. And the dramatic growth of scientific and technical knowledge (such as enslavement of people by the use of the machine, wars development, bombs and tanks, creation of industries that began to predominate over the agricultural system earlier. Contamination and a significant human exploitation system for many years ...) No doubt, a great revolution.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution is a fundamental change that occurs when society stops based on agriculture and becomes dependent on the industry. technological changes include the use of new materials such as iron, steel, and new energy sources.
- Analyzes the consequences of the industrial revolution, such as the migration from rural areas to industrial societies, and the environmental damages generated by the expansion of european countries.
- Analyzes the impact of the revolution on society, which led to a massive production of goods and services in the xx century.
- Analyzes how the population growth of the revolution created a subordination between boss and servant.
- Explains that the new labor structure established with the industrial revolution makes society slice up based on the economic arrangement that this new form of capitalist consideration has offered society and to those who have to sell their labor force.
809 wordsRead More - The Industrial Revolutionanalytical essayThe Industrial Revolution Introduction to the Revolution The Industrial revolution was a time of drastic change marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery. This change generally helped life, but it had its disadvantages as well. Pollution, such as Carbon Dioxide levels in the atmosphere rose, working conditions declined, and the number of women and children working increased. The government, the arts, literature, music, architecture and man's way of looking at life all changed during this period. Two revolutions took place.
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- Explains that james watt's steam engine was a combination of previous made engines with separate cylinders and atmospheric pressure instead of steam pressure.
- Explains henry ford's assembly line, which allowed items to be produced at a less expense, and faster rate.
- Explains that before the first industrial revolution, england's economy was based on its cottage industry. it was owned and managed by one or more people, who were close to the workers.
- Analyzes how art changed with the different ideas of social darwinism4. romanticism painted emotions that they had no control over, such as love, religion, and beauty.
- Explains that the reformers wanted to construct a better life for all people. owen's reforms improved working conditions, raised pay, and didn't allow children under the age of 11 to work.
- Analyzes how the british parliament limited child labor during the industrial revolution sparked a revolt against the government's laissez-faire system.
- Concludes that the industrial revolution shaped modern society to what it is today.
- Explains that the industrial revolution was a time of drastic change marked by the introduction of power-driven machinery.
- Explains that the first industrial revolution began in the 1750s, when machines were bought, put in a factory, and hired people to work for the whole day.
- Explains that the second industrial revolution was more drastic, not only in inventions, but in government policies as well.
- Explains that the internal combustion engine made transportation faster and less public. advances in science were also made during the second revolution.
- Explains that medicine before the 18th century was not well developed because of limited technology. in 1850, vaccinations and x rays were discovered.
1370 wordsRead More - Turning Points in Historyopinionated essayThe Industrial Revolution was a time of great change and increased efficiency. No more would be goods be produced by sole means of farming and agriculture, but now by the use of machinery and factories. Technology was beginning to increase along with the food supply as well as the population. However, this increase in population would greatly impact the social aspect of that time. Urbanization was becoming much more widespread. Cities were becoming overwhelmingly crowded and there was an increase in disease as well as harsh child labor. Although child labor would be reduced somewhat due to unions, the Industrial Revolution still contained both it’s positive and negative results.
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- Explains that turning points in history can mean a change in the way things are done. the industrial revolution and world war i both had political, social and cultural impacts.
- Opines that world war i was a turning point in history due to advances in technology and industrialization. the us remained neutral in the war but joined the allies.
- Concludes that revolutions and wars can lead to positive and negative turning points, such as the industrial revolution and world war i.
424 wordsRead More - Industrial revolutionexplanatory essayThe Industrial Revolution changed America’s exceedingly in more positive than negative ways. The American industrial revolution has its roots in the Industrial Revolution which began in England. The demand for cotton was huge during this time. Many new industries that helped America’s business were developed, but some treated their workers poorly. Also, many new forms of transportation and communication were developed and improved. Agriculture became industrialized by teaming up with some industries to produce the needs of Americans and many immigrants. This event helped the U.S.’s population and economy to grow, even though it had some malicious things that went on it was still more positive than negative.
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- Explains that the american industrial revolution changed america's economy in more positive than negative ways. the demand for cotton was huge during this time.
- Explains that the british were the first to have an industrial revolution. the united states realized they needed to improve and level up their mechanisms after the battle of 1812.
- Explains that samuel slater was the incredible, british man who introduced americans to industrialization. he opened the first mill in the united states in 1790.
- Explains how new inventions increased the need for more supplies. in 1794, eli whitney invented the cotton gin, which separated cotton seeds from the fiber in a much faster speed.
- Explains that the cotton industry was not the only industry around during the revolution. meat-packing gained power rapidly when the demand for beef cattle rose.
- Explains that the steel industry was the main industry and most powerful during this time period. the first few miles of american railroad began in 1830.
- Explains that the conditions in the american mills were better than the ones in europe, so they attracted more immigrants. railroad companies brought people from other countries to work for them.
- Explains how boston associates, boston businessmen, preferred the labor of young females because they could pay them low wages and put them to do anything.
- Explains that canals were man-made waterways that were cheaper than other services. the erie canal, which connects the atlantic ocean to the great lakes, helped new york's economy and increased its population.
- Explains that the cumberland road was an important road during the industrial revolution. it provided a new service for entrepreneurs who shipped goods or farmers who needed to transport their products.
- Describes how samuel f. b. morse created the telegraph, which transmitted signals by wire to deflect an electromagnet which wrote codes that could be translated.
- Explains that the united states' agriculture has helped keep the economy balanced throughout the years.
- Opines that the industrial revolution was the greatest to ever happen to america. it boosted the u.s. economy and introduced them to many new inventions.
1514 wordsRead More - The Industrial Revolutionanalytical essayThe 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.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution is a term usually applied to the social and economic changes that mark the transition from stable agricultural and commercial society to modern industrial society relying on complex machinery.
- Explains that france's industrial revolution came late because of the french revolution, but it began to pick up its pace in development. the french government funded railways, whereas the british were privately funded.
- Explains that japan became the first industrial nation in asia, and india's idea of industrialization had a completely opposite effect.
- Analyzes how india's economy survived on two major markets: the cotton market and the agricultural market.
- Opines that the industrial revolution was a huge achievement in human history and we still feel the effects of that achievement to this day.
583 wordsRead More - The Industrial Revolutionexplanatory essayPeter Stearns claims that the industrial revolution was an intensely human experience. What initially arose as scientific advancements in metallurgy and machine building, the industrial revolution period saw a redefinition of life as a whole. As industry changed, human life began to adapt. Work life was drastically changed which, in turn, resulted in family life being affected. As is human nature, major change was met with great resistant. Ultimately, the most successful people during the transition were those that adapted quickly.
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- Explains peter stearns' claim that the industrial revolution was an intensely human experience. as industry changed, human life began to adapt.
- Explains that the industrial revolution is often mistakenly thought of simply as a time when science was becoming more organized and resulted in the production of new machinery.
- Explains that the industrial revolution was marked by a shift of power. human and animal muscle was the driving force behind all forms of production.
- Explains that education became increasingly important as a result of the shift of power and the new role undertaken by human labor.
- Explains that industrialization led to the creation of the factory system and the formation of cities as large numbers of people sought work in the factories.
- Explains that the industrial period home life was changed significantly. the rate of marriage increased as more people could support a family and marriage itself offered advantages.
- Explains that the industrial revolution dissociated children from productive labor. education was seen as more important than making a contribution economically.
- Analyzes how the redefinition of childhood had a big impact on the family. fathers and their children were separated by the long work days and parents had to reconsider how many children to have.
- Explains that the industrial revolution also spurred change in government policy. governments provided more public schooling along with technical schools to enhance the skills of experts.
- Explains that the industrial revolution is rooted in materialism, as was the neolithic revolution. purveying interest in secular culture over religious culture led to religious extremism.
- Explains that the middle class threatened the prestige of the aristocratic society.
- Explains that protest marked the industrial revolution. poor working conditions and low wages resulted in the first strikes, or refusals to work. strike movements eventually became calls for larger organizational movements.
- Explains that the industrial revolution was a time of hardship for the majority of the population. the increase in production and human capital counter-balanced adequately.
- Explains that the industrial revolution was a time period of great change, characterized by advancements in production, but the real revolution occurred in human life.
996 wordsRead More - Industrial Revolution Essayanalytical essayLife was drastically changed during the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period of time where machinery was used for manufacturing massive production of goods that began in England in the middle 1700s. This revolution was significant because machinery now changed the way nations produced and distributed goods; therefore, it increased the availability and affordability of goods for all people. To understand the Industrialization Revolution, it is necessary to take a closer look at the Pre-Industrialization. During the Pre-Industrialization, most people belonged to either high or low-class not middle class, and many were farmers who lived in the countryside. Also, goods were made by hand thus the products were not readily affordable or available. However, agricultural revolution, population growth, natural resources, factors of production,inventions and transportation all contributed to the growth of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution resulted in positive and negative changes that paved the way for the working condition and wages, living condition and reform of social class.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution was a period of time where machinery was used for manufacturing massive production of goods.
- Analyzes how the enclosure movement forced many farmers to move into cities and become factory workers. the evidence suggests that factory owners had no policy or law to protect workers' rights.
- Explains how the dirty factory air caused throat or lung infections, poor lighting, and eye problems. low wages and harsh treatment caused unhealthy working conditions and air pollution.
- Analyzes how the growth of the factory system led to urbanization. poor housing, diseases, and hard work caused harsh living conditions and short lifespan.
- Analyzes how the growing middle class reformed the social structure of england.
1007 wordsRead More - The Industrial Revolution in Americaanalytical essayAmerica has been expanding and growing since its birth out of Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution has been an influence in the American life since it first began in the 1700s. Many of the effects resulting from the revolution still affect America to this day. The entrepreneurs of this time and their industry still are around, although they have molded and shaped themselves into better products their still known from the originality of it all. Although the Industrial Revolution began hundreds of years ago it has affected everything on a global scale with other nations adapting from the innovations of this era. Economically speaking its increased money for the nation tremendously although the nation in debt to other nations to this day; during the era it rose so quick among the other nations it was spectacular. Now, ecologically speaking it has impacted the environment in a lot of negative ways. There has been so many positive and negatives to come out of the Industrial Revolution it has had more of a neutral impact on everything.
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- Explains that the industrial revolution began in england around 1760, but the effects were never fully felt until around 1830.
- Explains that samuel slater's plan for textile mills saved time and increased the production rate of textile goods. with population sprouting across the east coast and the discovery of gold in the west, man was pushing ever more with the development of new ways to spread across america.
- Explains that andrew carnegie revolutionized the transportation of goods and products across the nation with his transcontinental railroad.
- Analyzes how the industrial revolution has affected america since it began in the 1700s. it has impacted everything on a global scale with other nations adapting from innovations.
1112 wordsRead More - The Industrial Revolutions: The effects on Europe and the Worldanalytical essayEven though the Industrial revolution brought problems to life quickly, through the long run a number of positive effects arose. It provided jobs for workers and it aided in technological progress and invention. It raised the standard of living from increased production of good and it in the improvement in people's lives. Better housing and cheaper mass-produced clothing helped people become healthier. From the strong demand of engineer's and professional workers, education became very profuse. For the lower class workers of the Industrial Revolution, their life slowly but surely improved during the 19th century, through earning higher wages, shorter hours, and improved working conditions.
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- Analyzes how the industrial revolution affected life in europe during the 19th century.
- Explains that the industrial revolution provided jobs for workers, aided in technological progress and invention, raised the standard of living from increased production of good and improved people's lives.
- Explains that the industrial revolution was successful in its long-term effect on european life in the 19th century. many inventions and solutions to everyday problems with supply and demand were on the way.
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