HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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the rise of artisan guilds to produce goods
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the use of currency to conduct trade
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the transition from an urban population to rural population
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the transition from household product to mass production
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Detailed explanation-1: -29.390) The most important of the changes that brought about the Industrial Revolution were (1) the invention of machines to do the work of hand tools, (2) the use of steam and later of other kinds of power, and (3) the adoption of the factory system.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Industrial Revolution transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the industrialization, home life and work life became separated. Women’s role in the industrial economy took a major hit as they took on more of the “housewife” roles while men worked long hours to make money for their families.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Industrial Revolution brought rapid urbanization or the movement of people to cities. Changes in farming, soaring population growth, and an ever-increasing demand for workers led masses of people to migrate from farms to cities. Almost overnight, small towns around coal or iron mines mushroomed into cities.