The Industrial Revolution

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Explore the Industrial Revolution’s impact on industry,
technology, and society,
and understand its role in shaping the modern world.

The period of time during which work began to be done more by machines in factories than by hand at home

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The Birth Of Industry: The British Industrial Revolution

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Did you know that the industrial revolution in Britain is referred to as the first industrial revolution, since that is where it happened first?

The British Industrial Revolution was a period of both innovative mechanisation and deep social change that has been generally agreed to have spanned from the mid-18th century to the mid-19th century, or more specifically, between 1760 and 1840 – but that’s not to say that there weren’t any important or necessary developments before or after this general period.

The Industrial Revolution in Britain, also known as the First Industrial Revolution, wasn’t one single dramatic event, but instead, a gradual process of the mechanisation of industry as well as of agriculture that created long-lasting social change, such as the urbanisation of Britain, that then spread throughout France from 1830, Germany from 1850, and to the United States from 1865 in the Second Industrial Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid industrialization and technological advancement that occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, primarily in Great Britain but later spread to other parts of the world. It had significant impacts on various aspects of society, including:

  1. Industrialization: The Industrial Revolution marked a shift from manual labor and agrarian economies to mechanized production and industrial economies. New inventions and technologies, such as the steam engine, spinning jenny, and power loom, revolutionized the way goods were produced, leading to increased productivity and economic growth.

  2. Urbanization: The growth of factories and industries led to the concentration of populations in urban areas, resulting in rapid urbanization. People migrated from rural areas to cities in search of employment in factories, which led to the rise of industrial cities and the expansion of urban areas.

  3. Economic changes: The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in the economic system, including the rise of capitalism, wage labor, and the growth of the middle class. It also led to the development of a global economy, with increased trade and globalization of goods and services.

  4. Technological advancements: The Industrial Revolution was characterized by numerous technological advancements, including the steam engine, spinning machinery, weaving machinery, and new methods of transportation, such as railways and steamships. These innovations transformed the way goods were produced, transported, and distributed, leading to increased efficiency and economic growth.

  5. Social impacts: The Industrial Revolution had profound social impacts. It led to changes in social classes, with the emergence of a capitalist class of factory owners and a working class of laborers. It also resulted in social and labor movements, such as the labor union movement, as workers sought better working conditions, higher wages, and more rights.

  6. Environmental changes: The Industrial Revolution had significant environmental impacts. The increased use of fossil fuels, such as coal, and the expansion of factories and industries led to pollution, deforestation, and environmental degradation. This has had long-term consequences for the environment, including climate change and loss of biodiversity.

  7. Technological diffusion: The Industrial Revolution started in Britain and later spread to other parts of the world, such as Europe, North America, and eventually Asia and Africa. The diffusion of industrial technologies and practices had far-reaching effects on global economies, cultures, and societies, shaping the modern world.

In summary, the Industrial Revolution was a period of profound change characterized by rapid industrialization, technological advancements, urbanization, economic changes, social impacts, and environmental changes. It transformed societies, economies, and cultures, and its effects are still felt today.

1 History of Industrial Revolution Documentary

 

22 jul. 2017

 
The Industrial Revolution was the changeover to new industrial processes from somewhere in 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. This evolution comprised of moving from manufacturing goods with hands to machineries, bettered efficacy of water power, manufacturing of new chemicals and producing iron through new ways, usage of steam power, the advancement of machine tools and the upsurge of the factories.

2 – 25 Facts About the Industrial Revolution (Featuring Alternate History Hub)

25 mrt. 2016

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most profound and impactful events to occur in human history. Taking place during the 1700’s and 1800’s, the revolution shifted millions of people from their traditionally agrarian lifestyles in the countryside to industrial lifestyles in urban settings. Before the massive factories were set up, most manufacturing was done on a small scale by craftsmen, often at their homes with rudimentary tools and machines. The shift to purpose-built machinery and mass production allowed many countries to greatly expand their wealth and take dominant roles in new industries and the global economy. These are but a few facts about the industrial revolution.
 
From improved transportation systems powered by steam and fossil fuels to faster communication across the ocean to centralized banking in the major metropolises, the Industrial Revolution synthesized and simplified many seemingly disparate areas of life. While many in the upper classes saw their standard of living improve, many of the poor and working classes were thrown into the dingy squalor of overcrowded, unsafe factories and forced to work long overtime by whip-cracking bosses. To find out about what shaped modern-day history and what we have to thank for the automobile, condominiums, and even smartphones, check out this list of 25 Facts About the Industrial Revolution.
 

Birthplace of Industrial Revolution
Britain’s shady dealings
Why didn’t other countries industrialize first?
A yarn-spinner changes history
The Anti-Industrialists
Metals change the game
Rise of fossil fuels
Steam starts powering the machines
The first steam locomotive
America jumps in the game
The States dominate cotton
Communication improves
The banking industry jumps on the wagon
Slums spring up
Countryside left empty
Child labor was rampant
Machine smuggling begins
Industrialization ends the power of Russian elites
Industrialization fosters colonialism
Downsides of industrialization
Important discoveries
First World’s Fair
America takes over from Britain
It may not have been such a revolution after all
Industrial Revolution’s modern-day impact

If you liked our list on the Industrial Revolution check out Alternate History’s What if the Industrial Revolution Never Happened?: https://youtu.be/PjYUut5NcTs

 
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The Industrial Revolution was a period of major technological advancements and economic growth that occurred in Europe and North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Some key points of the Industrial Revolution are:

  1. Shift from manual to machine-based manufacturing: The introduction of machines such as the spinning jenny, power loom, and steam engine revolutionized manufacturing and greatly increased productivity.

  2. Growth of factories: With the development of new machines, production moved from homes and small workshops to large factories, which allowed for greater efficiency and increased production.

  3. Rise of industrial capitalism: The Industrial Revolution transformed the way goods were produced and sold, and created a new economic system based on industrial capitalism, which placed emphasis on profit and efficiency.

  4. Urbanization: As people moved from rural areas to cities to work in factories, urban areas grew rapidly, leading to overcrowding, poor living conditions, and social problems.

  5. Advances in transportation: The development of canals, railroads, and steamships allowed for faster and more efficient transportation of goods and people, further fueling economic growth.

  6. Impact on society: The Industrial Revolution had far-reaching effects on society, including the growth of the middle class, the expansion of education, and the rise of labor unions and social movements calling for better working conditions and more equitable distribution of wealth.

3 Working and Living conditions during the industrial revolution

 

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4 How Did the Industrial Revolution Affect People’s Lives?

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For most of human existence, people lived in a somewhat similar fashion. Everything that has been produced, from food and raw materials to clothing and other finished products, has been done either solely by hand or with some help of animal power. This was the same across the eras and throughout the world, no matter how advanced or backward the various civilizations were. Yet our lives today couldn’t be more different. Most of our products are made with machines and mechanical power, allowing for greater productivity and a higher quality of life in general. That advance was made possible by what we today call the Industrial Revolution. Its start in the mid-18th century signalized a slow but unwavering transformation from a handmade manufacturing civilization to a machine-powered industrial society.

 

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Sir Tony Robinson heads to the Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire, United Kingdom to explore the true story of the factory workers whose blood, sweat and toil started the Industrial Revolution. He learns how they rose up to start a social change that would ultimately lay the foundations for the country we know today. In this episode, Tony takes a deeper look into Quarry Bank Mill to discover what conditions the men, women and children all had to deal with when they worked there.

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6 The Industrial Revolution (18-19th Century)

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Introduction to some of the elements of the Industrial Revolution, more on this subject to come! 
 
The economic developments of the 1800s saw the development of agrarian and handicraft economies in Europe and America transform into industrial urbanised ones. 
 
The term to describe this phenomenon would be known as the ‘Industrial Revolution’ and was first used by French writers, but made popular by English economic historian Arnold Toynbee. 
 
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The Industrial Revolution was one of the greatest transformative moments in history, revolutionising the way humans worked, how they ordered their societies and how they thought about their lives all over the world. But was it really a happy coincidence that a handful of geniuses unleashed the fruits of their inventiveness on a grateful nation at roughly the same time? And if so why did it happen in Britain as opposed to France or Germany or even the United States? Told with an international perspective, Professor Jeremy Black explores how a unique international position allowed 19th century Britain to become the richest, most powerful nation on earth and to set in motion the changes that soon swept over the planet.
 
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7 The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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5 nov. 2019

We’ve talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we’re moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You’ll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that this revolution engendered.

SOURCES

Hobsbawm, Eric. Studies in Archaic Forms of Social Movements in the 19th and 20th Centuries. New York: W. W. Norton, 1965.

Hunt, Lynn. et al. The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, 6th ed. Boston: Bedford St. Martin’s, 2019.

Kent, Susan Kingsley. A New History of Britain since 1688: Four Nations and an Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 2017.

Riello, Giorgio. Cotton: The Fabric That Made the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2013.

Smith, Bonnie G. et al. World in the Making: A Global History. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019.

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8 Industrial Revolution Overview

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18 nov. 2011

9 Did British Society Collapse During The Industrial Revolution?

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17 okt 2025 History Hit Podcasts

Was the Industrial Revolution the most important event in human history? Dan Snow is joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon to explore why exactly the industrial revolution started on the soggy archipelago of Britain and the impact of its entrepreneurs, politics, and empire had on the country and the rest of the world across the 18th and 19th centuries.

They trace a story of ambition and invention—but also upheaval, inequality and consequences and explain what happened and why it still matters.

00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – The Malthusian Trap: Life Before Industry
10:20 – Why Did The Revolution Start In Britain?
19:20 – Inventors, Steam Engines & Factories
27:08 – How Industry Forged The British Empire
28:46 – Winners & Losers: The Human Cost of Progress
35:45 – How The Revolution Conquered The World
39:51 – Are We Still In The Industrial Revolution?

Produced by Mariana Des Forges and McKenna Fernandez, edited by Matthew Wilson & the channel manager is Vilde Øksnes.

How Britain Glossed Over Their Role In Slavery | Britain’s Slave Trade | Timeline

19 jun. 2017

The Old Corruption challenges the accepted version of the history of abolition, that the passive, suffering slaves were freed by benevolent white crusaders, revealing the corruption of the plantations owners, and how the inhuman treatment of African people was finally acknowledged.
 
This is the untold story of the greatest slaving nation in history. Up till now, Britain’s place in the history of slavery has been as the country that abolished the international slave trade. 
 
Britain’s Slave Trade reveals the shameful truth behind this liberal facade, showing how the economic, social and cultural life of Britain would have been unrecognisable without slavery. Britain’s Slave Trade explains how a middling European power transformed itself into the ruler of the waves, tracing the impact this had on the British way of life and taking in the Industrial Revolution, the beginnings of Empire and the birth of modern racism along the way. It also unearths startling evidence showing how many families that think of themselves as ‘pure’ English stock are in fact descended from slave ancestors.

10 Industrial Revolution: Spinning Mills

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8 dec. 2011

Watch and take notes over this video from Mill Times.
 
List of Questions to answer:
1. What are the physics behind the operation of a steam engine?
2. What role does the steam engine play within the larger machine?
3. What alterations were made to steam engine system to incorporate it into a textile mill?
4. What is the significance of the flywheeel?
5. What had to be changed with the steam engine to move it from fixed (on the ground) to mobile (on the train)?
6. What would you have to now plan for because of this change?
6.1: (bonus) How does this account for a landmark in Campbell?

11 The Children Who Built Victorian Britain Part 1

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8 sep. 2011


The catalyst to Britain’s Industrial Revolution was the slave labour of orphans and destitute children. In this shocking and moving account of their exploitation and eventual emancipation, Professor Jane Humphries uses the actual words of these child workers (recorded in diaries, interviews and letters) to let them tell their own story. She also uses groundbreaking animation to bring to life a world where 12-year-olds went to war at Trafalgar and six-year-olds worked the fields as human scarecrows.

Jane Humphries:

Jane Humphries is a fellow of All Soul Souls College and a Professor of Economic History at Oxford University and the author of “Childhood and Child Labour in the British Industrial Revolution”.

In “The Children Who Built Victorian England” she uses the biographies, letters, diaries and documents of hundreds of working children to tell the story of the Industrial Revolution from their perspective. By accessing their testimonies she allows them to speak up for themselves and what they have to say may surprise you. These children weren’t mindless drones or soul-less victims; they were feisty, clever, gutsy and determined people who collectively made sure that future generations did not suffer the same fate they did.

The programme also sees Jane visiting Jane visits the places where the children worked as she tries to get a picture of how widespread the practice of child labour was. She also looks at the kind of jobs that, 200 years ago, were seen as appropriate for children.

More tellingly she also reveals the social conditions which created a population boom amongst the poor – one which was exploited by the early industrialists. For example most of the new factories were built in sparsely populated areas and so their workforce was provided through the trafficking of orphans from the cities. These destitute children aged eight and sometimes younger, who were handed over by the Parish authorities and signed up to work for free until they reached adulthood. Without this available slave labour many businesses would never have got off the ground.

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12 The Children Who Built Victorian Britain Part 2

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8 sep. 2011


The catalyst to Britain’s Industrial Revolution was the slave labour of orphans and destitute children. In this shocking and moving account of their exploitation and eventual emancipation, Professor Jane Humphries uses the actual words of these child workers (recorded in diaries, interviews and letters) to let them tell their own story. She also uses groundbreaking animation to bring to life a world where 12-year-olds went to war at Trafalgar and six-year-olds worked the fields as human scarecrows.

Jane Humphries:

Jane Humphries is a fellow of All Soul Souls College and a Professor of Economic History at Oxford University and the author of “Childhood and Child Labour in the British Industrial Revolution”.

In “The Children Who Built Victorian England” she uses the biographies, letters, diaries and documents of hundreds of working children to tell the story of the Industrial Revolution from their perspective. By accessing their testimonies she allows them to speak up for themselves and what they have to say may surprise you. These children weren’t mindless drones or soul-less victims; they were feisty, clever, gutsy and determined people who collectively made sure that future generations did not suffer the same fate they did.

The programme also sees Jane visiting Jane visits the places where the children worked as she tries to get a picture of how widespread the practice of child labour was. She also looks at the kind of jobs that, 200 years ago, were seen as appropriate for children.

More tellingly she also reveals the social conditions which created a population boom amongst the poor – one which was exploited by the early industrialists. For example most of the new factories were built in sparsely populated areas and so their workforce was provided through the trafficking of orphans from the cities. These destitute children aged eight and sometimes younger, who were handed over by the Parish authorities and signed up to work for free until they reached adulthood. Without this available slave labour many businesses would never have got off the ground.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of these videos.

13 The Children Who Built Victorian Britain Part 3

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8 sep. 2011


The catalyst to Britain’s Industrial Revolution was the slave labour of orphans and destitute children. In this shocking and moving account of their exploitation and eventual emancipation, Professor Jane Humphries uses the actual words of these child workers (recorded in diaries, interviews and letters) to let them tell their own story. She also uses groundbreaking animation to bring to life a world where 12-year-olds went to war at Trafalgar and six-year-olds worked the fields as human scarecrows.

Jane Humphries:

Jane Humphries is a fellow of All Soul Souls College and a Professor of Economic History at Oxford University and the author of “Childhood and Child Labour in the British Industrial Revolution”.

In “The Children Who Built Victorian England” she uses the biographies, letters, diaries and documents of hundreds of working children to tell the story of the Industrial Revolution from their perspective. By accessing their testimonies she allows them to speak up for themselves and what they have to say may surprise you. These children weren’t mindless drones or soul-less victims; they were feisty, clever, gutsy and determined people who collectively made sure that future generations did not suffer the same fate they did.

The programme also sees Jane visiting Jane visits the places where the children worked as she tries to get a picture of how widespread the practice of child labour was. She also looks at the kind of jobs that, 200 years ago, were seen as appropriate for children.

More tellingly she also reveals the social conditions which created a population boom amongst the poor – one which was exploited by the early industrialists. For example most of the new factories were built in sparsely populated areas and so their workforce was provided through the trafficking of orphans from the cities. These destitute children aged eight and sometimes younger, who were handed over by the Parish authorities and signed up to work for free until they reached adulthood. Without this available slave labour many businesses would never have got off the ground.

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of these videos.

 

14 The Children Who Built Victorian Britain Part 4

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15 Coal Miners in Industrial Revolution England | 1750s to Present: Unit 3 | World History Project

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1 jun 2020 WHP UK videos
 
What was life like for the coal miners who fueled Britain’s industrialization? Pretty sooty! Men, women, and children lived, worked, and died in industrial England’s hazardous mines. With Alan and Taz, Nick Dennis digs into the lives and work of Britain’s coal mining communities, past and present.

16 The Industrial Revolution, Capitalism and the United States of America


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Places and Times – Child Mine Labor During The Industrial Revolution

Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution – Video Infographic

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24 aug 2022

Child labor was a common feature in industrial societies as children as young as four years old were often employed in the factories and mines that developed during the time. This was particularly true in Britain, where the Industrial Revolution first began in the 1700s. However, child labor was also used in other parts of Europe and the United States throughout the time frame of the Industrial Revolution.

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History Crunch explores the brutal conditions children endured in factories and mines during the 18th and 19th centuries. The video highlights the long hours, dangerous environments, and harsh treatment that eventually sparked movements for reform and safer working conditions.

 

17 Vélo enchassé dans le poteau

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Comment est-ce arrivé???  Le vélo que le cycliste a cadenasser sur le support à bicyclette se retrouve enchassé dans le poteau de dix pieds de haut. Il n’y a pas de miracle possible mais on a bien le goût d’y croire. Un autre mystère de Juste pour rire.

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