The Industrial Revolution

Summary

The Industrial Revolution was a transformative period in the late 18th and 19th centuries. It was marked by rapid industrial growth and innovation in Europe and North America. It brought about significant changes in the production of goods, living and working conditions, and societal structures.

Facts

Before the Industrial Revolution, goods were crafted manually in small workshops.

Innovations during the Industrial Revolution facilitated mass production in factories, reducing time and cost.

The steam engine, a pivotal invention, emerged in the late 18th century, powering machines and transportation, and contributing to industrial growth.

The shift from rural to urban living occurred as people moved to cities and large towns for factory and mining jobs.

Urbanization led to a rapid increase in the urban population.

The Industrial Revolution generated both wealth and prosperity, alongside social and economic challenges such as poverty, disease, and inequality.

Its impact persists as a major turning point in global history, influencing the world’s socio-economic landscape.