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    The Industrial Revolution is the rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain and America in the late 18th and 19th centuries. This brought about the introduction of machinery to mass produce goods. It was characterized by the use of steam power, the growth of factories, and the mass production of manufactured goods.This had helped the economical development in the U.S. Through this time in history. Many have advocated that this may have been one of the greatest inventions of its time.

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    The Industrial Revolution Examine in detail the History of the Industrial Revolution. Discuss why Britain led the way in the Industrial Revolution and also explain in detail the effects of industrialization on society. Had it not been for the industrial revolution, I would doubt very much that we would enjoy the technology we have in the year 2000. The reason we have this technology is that between the years 1750 and 1914 a great change in the world 's history was made. People started to discover

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    The Industrial Revolution was a time where people started to make goods using machines instead of making handmade goods. During this time period people started moving towards cities. The Industrial Revolution had a negative impact on society. Three of these negative impacts were that people lived in tenements, working conditions were horrific, and children were forced to work. The Industrial Revolution changed the lives of thousands in a depressing way. Tenements were apartments where families

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    Examine in detail the History of the Industrial Revolution. Discuss why Britain led the way in the Industrial Revolution and also explain in detail the effects of industrialization on society. Had it not been for the industrial revolution, I would doubt very much that we would enjoy the technology we have in the year 2000. The reason we have this technology is that between the years 1750 and 1914 a great change in the world 's history was made. People started to discover faster methods of producing

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    Impact of Industrial Age and Capitalism on Society It has been many years since the Industrial Revolution, which has changed many lives for both better or worse in the world then and now. In simple words the Industrial Revolution was a shift from an economy dominated by agricultural and handicraft work to that of an economy controlled by industry and machine manufacturing. This revolution was basically the foundation of the new modern world that we see today. Also, this made people realize the emergence

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    The Industrial revolution of the United States helped to shape the society that we live in today. The early development of manufacturing in this country was due to technological innovation and new opportunities for Americans and immigrants. The Industrial Revolution was a result of social, political, economical and technological changes. The social changes that led to the Industrial Revolution were, population increase, jobs and education. Which I will introduce and examine more in the following

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    The Industrial Revolution occurred between the 18th and 19th century. During this time, society was experiencing major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport and many other aspects. These changes had a massive effect on economic and socioeconomic factors in many parts of the world. As the Industrial Revolution began to pick up speed, it left nothing untouched; almost every part of life was affected by it in some way. The revolution began in United Kingdom and in the 19th century

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    The Industrial Revolution was worth the cost to society because it created better innovations, improved the quality of life and supplied exceeding opportunities - for both life and jobs. The Industrial Revolution was the greatest turning point in the history of modern and factory technology with the innovations such as the assembly line, spinning jenny, and the steam engine. Alongside the growing advancements in agricultural technology, the demand for food and imperative goods increased immeasurably

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    The First Industrial Revolution: Progressing Society The First Industrial Revolution modified every aspect of daily life. According to Princeton University “Economic historians are in agreement that the onset of the Industrial Revolution is the most important event in the history of humanity since the domestication of animals and plants” (Princeton par. 6). The First Industrial Revolution brought along machines, a capitalist economy, and trade expansion. Machines increased productivity, capitalist

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    positives and negatives. To start off, the Industrial Revolution had many great effects on society. This era brought on new advancements in our world. Factories were created and made producing products more efficient and quicker. In a short period of time, a big amount of products were made which is called mass production. Mass production then caused people to have more availability to goods. While this was happening, the working class was booming and gender roles altered. Women who worked at home

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