How Did The Industrial Revolution Affect The Economy
Between the 18th and 19th century, the Industrial Revolution was a significant period. Agriculture, transport, industry and communication these are some of the major changes during the Industrial Revolution. During the Industrial Revolution Agriculture and its effect on Quality of life and Economy was significantly important during this time. Paragraph 1: Before the Industrial Revolution, farmers were very important to their rural towns because they were the only ones growing food to feed not only their family but the town they lived in as well. They did not only grow crops but they also breed animals such as cows, sheep, chickens, pigs and so forth. But it was not easy for the farmers they worked from the sunrise to sunset all day every day. Rural towns were dominated by agriculture. Families use to live on the same block of land and in the same house for generations. Galloping horses was the fastest thing on earth. Horses would cover 100 miles per day at best. In 1700 hundred, Britain was mostly ruled by agriculture. Most people lived on farms. People would work for hours on end growing/ making their own food, making their own clothes, linen, tools as well as many other daily items. There was a need for change because farmers could not produce enough food and sources to feed the towns people. Paragraph 2:
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Between 1760 and 1830, much of Britain's farmland was consolidated into large farms. This was to make farming more efficient. Large landowners with several or more children would divide the land among them. Farmers would buy or/and sell small strips from each other. Through a series of Enclosure Acts which were passed by the British Parliament. Farmers with larger farms thought that the common lands could be put to better use. But they knew if the common lands were 'enclosed' by the Parliament, small peasant farmers would not be able to continue to farm on their land and would have to sell. After the land was enclosed by the Parliament, all farmers were allocated new land per how much they previously owned. But all their land was in a single parcel and most of the common lands and woodlands were enclosed. People who had no land of their own relied on the use of the common land, but sadly they lost that privilege. Everyone who was given an additional parcel of land found out that the land was often poor for farmer's needs. So many of these people sold their lands to large landowners. Scientific advances and technological innovations brought growth in agricultural.
Paragraph 3: Unfortunately, it would be decades before the country's economic and political systems would adapt to the new capacity of its farms. Paper money such as that from Yorkshire illustrates the importance of farming. The surplus of food meant that British families could use the money they saved to purchase manufactured goods. Wealth accumulated in the regions and soon there was a need for banking. The Enclosure Acts created large, efficient farms which were run by wealthy farmers. Since most people were poor, the food they grew was the only thing keeping them alive and if harvesting failed they would risk starvation. A major result of the enclosure was that many of the poor had to move from rural areas to cities for work. Britain had financial organizations in place, such as a central bank, which were to finance new factories. The profits Britain had enjoyed due to booming cotton and trade industries allowed investors to support the construction of factories. Britain was interested in taking risks to make profits, which were leading the charge of industrialization.
Paragraph 4: Because fewer workers were needed on the farms, and there was sufficient agricultural production to support life away from the farm, people were now able to move from the farms and into cities.
Along with these changes came an increased demand for non-food items, such as clothing, and non-essential items designed to improve the comforts of life. During the late 18th and early 19th century, Britain experienced change in all aspects of life, because of the Industrial Revolution. Life was simple but hard. During the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed agriculture from sustaining families and communities to an economic
endeavour.
Between 1760 and 1830, much of Britain's farmland was consolidated into large farms. This was to make farming more efficient. Large landowners with several or more children would divide the land among them. Farmers would buy or/and sell small strips from each other. Through a series of Enclosure Acts which were passed by the British Parliament. Farmers with larger farms thought that the common lands could be put to better use. But they knew if the common lands were 'enclosed' by the Parliament, small peasant farmers would not be able to continue to farm on their land and would have to sell. After the land was enclosed by the Parliament, all farmers were allocated new land per how much they previously owned. But all their land was in a single parcel and most of the common lands and woodlands were enclosed. People who had no land of their own relied on the use of the common land, but sadly they lost that privilege. Everyone who was given an additional parcel of land found out that the land was often poor for farmer's needs. So many of these people sold their lands to large landowners. Scientific advances and technological innovations brought growth in agricultural.
Paragraph 3: Unfortunately, it would be decades before the country's economic and political systems would adapt to the new capacity of its farms. Paper money such as that from Yorkshire illustrates the importance of farming. The surplus of food meant that British families could use the money they saved to purchase manufactured goods. Wealth accumulated in the regions and soon there was a need for banking. The Enclosure Acts created large, efficient farms which were run by wealthy farmers. Since most people were poor, the food they grew was the only thing keeping them alive and if harvesting failed they would risk starvation. A major result of the enclosure was that many of the poor had to move from rural areas to cities for work. Britain had financial organizations in place, such as a central bank, which were to finance new factories. The profits Britain had enjoyed due to booming cotton and trade industries allowed investors to support the construction of factories. Britain was interested in taking risks to make profits, which were leading the charge of industrialization.
Paragraph 4: Because fewer workers were needed on the farms, and there was sufficient agricultural production to support life away from the farm, people were now able to move from the farms and into cities.
Along with these changes came an increased demand for non-food items, such as clothing, and non-essential items designed to improve the comforts of life. During the late 18th and early 19th century, Britain experienced change in all aspects of life, because of the Industrial Revolution. Life was simple but hard. During the 18th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed agriculture from sustaining families and communities to an economic
endeavour.