Industry Revolution

The term “Industrial Revolution” refers to a period of significant economic and technological change that began in the late 18th century and continued into the 19th century, primarily starting in Britain and later spreading to other parts of the world. It marked a shift from agrarian economies, based on manual labor and handmade goods, to industrialized economies characterized by the use of machinery, mass production, and the factory system.

Key features of the Industrial Revolution include the development of steam engines, advancements in metallurgy and textile manufacturing, and the rise of large-scale urban centers as people moved from rural areas to work in factories. This era also saw significant changes in transportation, with innovations such as the steam locomotive and the steamship facilitating the movement of goods and people.

The Industrial Revolution had profound social, economic, and cultural impacts, including changes in labor patterns, the rise of new social classes, and the transformation of daily life. It eventually led to the modern industrial economy and set the stage for further technological advancements and industrialization processes in the 20th century and beyond.