During the 1700's Britain began seeing dramatic improvements in farming methods leading to an agricultural revolution. This in turn paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. By the beginning of the 1800's the cotton industry had become completely modernized, using inventions such as the cotton gin and the spinning mule. Urbanization also began to develop as more and more people began flocking to cities hoping to find factory jobs rather than the traditional occupation of farming. Although industrialization original began in Britain other countries began industrializing as well. Other political issues that had previously gone untouched also came into question such as child labor, slavery, and womens rights. The Industrial Revolution impacted all aspects of society, and would forever change the standard of living in Britain and other foreign countries.
With this blog I hope to learn about the advancements made during the Industrial Revolution and how they benefit our society today.
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