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    The Industrial Revolution was one of the largest social and cultural movements that changed the methods of manufacturing of metal and textiles, the transportation system, economic policies and social structure as well. Before the Industrial Revolution, people used to live by season due to agriculture. They thrived on whatever food was in season. Now, as a result of the Industrial Revolution, we live regimented and almost everything that is made, is mass produced. I will discuss three major topics

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    The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution is the name given to the movement in which machines changed people's way of life as well as their methods of manufacturer. It brought three important changes: inventions of machines that simplify and speed up the work of hand tools, use of steam (and other power) versus human power, adoption of a factory system. Workers were brought together under one roof and were supplied machines. The Industrial Revolution began throughout the world

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    changed the way americans lived their day to day life.All of these revolutionary changes that impacted millions of people 's lives are thanks to the industrial revolution. This enormous movement known as the industrial revolution first started out in Great Britain later on spreading to the western world in the following decade. The Industrial revolution is considered a great change in human history due to the many positives it has brung to the western society in particular. For example these changes

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    The capitalist The Industrial Revolution was a innovative period between mid 18th century through the 19th century, making people go from a predominantly agricultural existence into a more urban lifestyle. Starting after year 1750, all the factors that combined, made Great Britain the best place for industrialization. The primary assessment that made it possible was the invention of machines that could do work that was previously done by hand. This allowed production to shift from inside homes into

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    period. The process of the Industrial Revolution was rapid in Western Europe however, by the 1900 all of Europe was involved. Over all, the effects of the revolution changed the way materials are transported, how products are made, on a global basis.The Industrial Revolution was a critical turning point in European history because the changes made are integral in the modern age. The inventions made expanded

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    The industrial revolution facilitated the ability of the industrialized nation to dominate the neighbor through biota spread. The industrial revolution is related to the globalizing portmanteau biota becoming with increasing transportation technology. The force of dominance and colonization could be more efficiently exercised. Industrial revolution is the turning point to the new method of manufacturing in the 18th and 19th century. The changeover are going from hand production to machine production

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    Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing or a curse?     Starting in 18th century Great Britain, the Industrial Revolution, sparked a change in industry that is still present today. The Industrial Revolution was a great blessing to society, with innovations in consumer goods, medicine, housing and sanitation, the revolution changed the course of history for the good. The Industrial revolution was a period in which Great Britain became rapidly less rural and became more urban and mechanized. “The

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    worked in farms. In the mid 1700’s events changed the way of life. These events are called the Industrial Revolution. It was a long, uneven process that affected peoples’ lives. Simple tools where changed to complex machines; from human and animal power to electricity. Rural societies became urban. Industrialization brought a variety of goods and an improved way of living to many. Agricultural Revolution is when people learn to farm and domesticate animals. It contributed to a rapid population growth

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    The industrial Revolution The industrial Revolution caused the greatest change to the way people lived and worked since the development of agriculture 10000 years earlier. Industrialisation occurred due to a significant series of innovations and inventions. These new technologies launched the modern industrialised world and the global economy. During the industrial Revolution in Britain, the invention of machines and steam power enabled the quick and cheap production of goods. These new technologies

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    Sec 1. Q. 4 - They're probably wouldn't have been an industrial revolution if they're was not a huge increase in population. The industrial revolution began because of the rising population and be use they had extensive natural resources. These included water power and coal, that fueled up the new machines. Iron ore to build machines, tools, and buildings. They had rivers for inland transportation. Lastly they had harbors for merchant ships. They were very unorganized in Industry and farming and

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