The Effects of Industrialization on Manchester, England 1750-1850 England in the 18th and 19th centuries changed dramatically as a result of the Industrial Revolution, which had many effects on the social structure of England and increased the gap between the rich and the poor. Because of this, industrialized English towns such as Manchester were both criticized and admired by poets, politicians, journalists, and outsiders, who were particularly from France. The most powerful points of view were from supporters of industrialization, those who opposed industrialization, journalists, and outsiders. Supporters of the industrialization of Manchester were typically British politicians or businessmen, impressed by the progress and …show more content…
Those who opposed the industrialization of Manchester were more concerned with the well-being of those affected by it. These were poets, women, socialists, and health reformers who were disturbed by the living and working conditions of the middle class and the peasantry. One protester was Robert Southey, an English Romantic poet and author of Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society in 1829. Being a Romantic poet, Southey laments on the industrialization of the city and describes it as a miserable place where the buildings which are “without their antiquity, without their beauty, without their holiness,” and where, “when the bell rings, it is to call the wretches to their work instead of their prayers.” Another protester is Frances Anne Kemble, an actress, poet, and dramatist, who, in her account of a journey of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830, depicts a protest by the disgruntled working class over Corn Laws, which were tariffs on imported grain. In her depiction, the protesters scorn the “triumphs of machinery” and the “gain and glory which wealthy Manchester men were likely to derive from it.” This is a very Romantic depiction, as the protesters are breaking free from their bonds to choose liberty over wealth. A final protester was Edwin Chadwick a public health reformer, who, in his Report of the Sanitary Conditions of the Laboring Population of Great Britain, argued that the cramped conditions,
The industrial revolution was an important step for England and the other countries in Europe in the 19th century. It has been debated that the industrial revolution had either a positive or a negative effect on the general public in England, but that depends the on the type of people you ask.
The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 1700’s. The Industrial Revolution was a time of new inventions, products, and methods of work. The results of the Industrial Revolution led to many short and long-term positive and negative effects. These results have been assessed from many viewpoints such as the factory workers, the factory owners, the government, and other people who observed the conditions in industrial cities.
From around 1750 to 1900 Britain went through major changes or transformation in industry, agriculture and transportation that affected everybody’s lives. For some it generally improved their lives, however not all were so lucky. The industrial revolution brought with it many changes good for some and bad for others.
Wheelan and Co., a preface to a business directory, says, “It is to the population that Manchester is mainly indebted to its elevation as a seat of commerce and manufacture…for which it is distinguished beyond any other town in the world” (Document 9). This also shows how the growth of the city and its population resulted in this issue of manufacturing and commercial growth. Wheelan and Co. reacts to this elevation of the city saying, “Perhaps no part of England, not even London, presents such remarkable and attractive features as Manchester, the Workshop of the World” (Document 9). This reaction is positive toward the manufacturing growth of the city, describing it as “remarkable” and “attractive.” Another positive opinion on the growth of manufacturing is seen when Thomas B. Macaulay, a liberal Member of Parliament, says that “improvements are owing to the increase in national wealth which the manufacturing system has produced” (Document 3). This reaction shows how he thinks that the growth of manufacturing in Manchester is the basis for the improvement and the wealth of the whole country of England. Because he is a member of English Parliament, he may have a positive bias towards Manchester because it is an English city. Alexis de Tocqueville, a French visitor to Manchester, reacts in a similar way to the issue of the growth of manufacturing that resulted from the growth of the city saying, “from this [city] the greatest
Ever wonder about how the Industrial Revolution affected Manchester? Manchester had advanced greatly with many factories and new jobs available to the public. Manchester was advanced yet had many flaws. Industrialization brought many negative aspects such as poor living conditions, illnesses, and uncomfortable and overcrowded spaces.
As time progressed society in England changed but the biggest change was caused by the industrial revolution. Society did change for the better but had many bad side effect along with it. A good thing that came from the industrial revolution was the upgrade of tools. With the Industrial revolution came many great inventions that people today rely heavily on. Inventions such as cars, planes, and tools. These changes also helped with the progression of house building, making it easier for people to design and build sturdy homes that can withstand nature. This helped us get to where we are today with all the technological advancements. But this all came at a cost. Along with the factories producing this we had people working there. These people were treated very badly with their work environment and pay. There was no minimum wage back then making it hard for people to continue living. And if u didnt die from starvation or overworking you would die from how dangerous the factories are. All day breathing in smoke and having the risk of getting stuck in a machine. And even if u did survive getting injured you would surely die of infection because they can pay for health care on how low their salary. These changes impacted in world we know today in both positive and
Especially in Great Britain and other European countries that also participated in the industrial revolution. The first document depicts two maps; one from the year 1750, and another from a century later, 1850. By examining these photographic renditions, there is a clear growth in size of the city. In 1850, the city is much larger than it was in 1750; this rapid expansion of Manchester was caused by more and more people moving to the city, and more and more factories. More factories means that there are more jobs, and more money being made. Moving on to document three, the author, Thomas Macaulay is refuting the arguments of people who think that the industrialization of Manchester is a bad thing. Macaulay argues that the industrial revolution is helping people to live more comfortably than ever. As a member of parliament, we can expect that Macaulay is well-versed in Manchester’s -as well as England’s- economic
This document is an excerpt from the novel Social, Educational, And Religious State of the Manufacturing Districts. It was written by Edward Baines and published in 1843 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The publication date of the novel was linked with the second stage of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period of great changes in several fields, as in the labour sphere with the spread of mechanisation in factories and as in the political field with a lot of reforms and acts, led by many involved people, as, for instance, Edward Baines. Edward Baines (1800-1890) was the director of the Leeds Mercury, a nonconformist (liberal) newspaper published in Leeds, and a Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal and he supported some
During the nineteenth century, the Industrial Revolution began to replace agriculture goods with those of manufactured goods. With this revolution came the implementation of new technology, new social classes, and social theories. In England, the Industrial Revolution had taken root much faster than continental Europe, particularly in Manchester. A leading textile manufacturing center, Manchester soon attained a mechanized cotton mill in 1780. With this increased capacity for workers, Manchester’s population increased quite significantly.
The Industrial Revolution that took place throughout the 18th and the 19th centuries had major effects which influenced every aspect of society and life such as, urbanization, imperialism and nationalism. The industrial revolution had an unfathomable effect on shaping the modern world to what it is today. Before the revolution, society revolved around farming and agriculture. There were only two social classes, the nobility and the working class. Little did they know, that their lives were about to change dramatically and continue changing for the next generations to come.
From 1750 to 1851, the city of Manchester, England population increased dramatically, resulting in an abundance of issues arising throughout the course of the city’s growth. Manchester’s growth was due to the Industrial Revolution, a period of time where a system of factory-based manufacturing was used instead of traditional agriculture and manual labor, which forced many farmers to flee into the cities to find work. This massive inundation of people into the cities was known as urbanization, caused a variety of social and economic issues that plagued the working classes, especially in Manchester, England, which was a one of the main destinations for these people. Some people chose to ignore the issues of the rapidly growing city, but rather
Many political movements take root or are further developed during the Victorian Era in England. For example, industrialization leads to workers’ unions and the outcry
The Industrial Revolution first occurred in Manchester, causing a transition from hand tools and rural households to machinery and urban cities. Advancements in technology like the invention of spinning jenny, power loom, and the cotton gin allowed the production of goods to increase, and thus, grow the economy in Manchester. While the industrial revolution increased the wealth of business owners, issues such as pollution, decrease in health and morality caused the disapproval of those in and outside of the city.
This document is an excerpt from the novel Social, Educational, And Religious State of the Manufacturing Districts. It was written by Edward Baines and published in 1843, in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The publication date of the novel matched with the second stage of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period of great changes in several fields, as in the labour sphere with the spread of mechanisation in factories and as in the political field with a lot of reforms and acts, led by many involved people, as, for instance, Edward Baines. Edward Baines (1800-1890) was the director of the Leeds Mercury, a nonconformist (liberal) newspaper published in Leeds, and a Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal and he supported some
This document is an excerpt from the novel Social, Educational, And Religious State of the Manufacturing Districts. It was written by Edward Baines and published in 1843, in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The publication date of the novel matched with the second stage of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a period of great changes in several fields, as in the labour sphere with the spread of mechanisation in factories and as in the political field with a lot of reforms and acts, led by many involved people, as, for instance, Edward Baines. Edward Baines (1800-1890) was the director of the Leeds Mercury, a nonconformist (liberal) newspaper published in Leeds, and a Member of Parliament. He was a Liberal and he supported some