HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN SOCIETY

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

The biggest phase for industrial development was the industrial Revolution which took place from 1750-1850. What were the most significant developments of the industrial revolution?

Techological impacts of the industrial revolution:

The Machine Age
- The construction of large furnaces running on coke
- The production of Pin-Making machinery
- Iron Smelting made easier
- Factory productivity increased with the assistance of machinery
- Transport systems introduced to enhance trading opportunities

Social impacts of the industrial revolution:

- The invention of electricity
- Urbanisation
- Working class employed in factories
- Social stucture/classes were becoming more defined
- Child labour common due to being relatively cheap
- Unions were introduced to:

• Fight for rights
• Increase pay and wages
• Improve working conditions
• Improve living conditions

- Strikes were common as a result of labour unions
- Laws and constitutions introduced due to immoral employment practices
- Diseases were on a rise due to over crowding
- Organisation of labour in factories

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