Summaries
Outline: Industrial Revolution in Europe
The Industrial Revolution is the transition from manual labor to machine labor, which began in England in the mid-18th century.
Main features:
• Creation of factories and plants
• Introduction of steam engines
• Development of the transportation system
Consequences:
• Increase in production
• Urbanization — rapid growth of cities
• Social changes — emergence of the working class
The Industrial Revolution is the transition from manual labor to machine labor, which began in England in the mid-18th century.
Main features:
• Creation of factories and plants
• Introduction of steam engines
• Development of the transportation system
Consequences:
• Increase in production
• Urbanization — rapid growth of cities
• Social changes — emergence of the working class