Transportation During The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries a wide range of change and industrialization occurred in Britain and other European countries, known as the Industrial Revolution. Previous to the Industrial Revolution, horse carts were used as way of transportation and production was regularly done in people’s home’s. The public welcomed new inventions and technology that were established during the revolution. It created jobs, railroads, and unions therefore developed stability.
New inventions such as steam-powered machines and factories were brought forth and increased job opportunities for the people. As the factories were built, businessmen were in need for workers and population began to double. People began to migrate to those cities where industry was beginning to grow. Before the industrial Revolution only two classes existed; aristocrats and low-income commoners. During the revolution a middle class originated. The middle class was made up of business people, shopkeepers, bank clerks, merchants, managers, doctors, and lawyers. People were given the chance to work and provide for their families. …show more content…
In the Industrial Revolution Research, they state that “Previously, people traveled using animals or by foot, but there were many conditions of the roads.” This shows how unsafe the roads were before the industrial Revolution. In order for the industrial cities to thrive transportation was essential. Three types of transportation were waterways, roads, and railroads. Through waterways they transported heavy goods like iron and coal. Inventions such as the steamboat, trains, and cars made the lives of the people easier by transporting goods as well as people from one place to
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries a wide range of change and industrialization occurred in Britain and other European countries, known as the Industrial Revolution. Previous to the Industrial Revolution, horse carts were used as way of transportation and production was regularly done in people’s home’s. The public welcomed new inventions and technology that were established during the revolution. It created jobs, railroads, and unions therefore developed stability.
New inventions such as steam-powered machines and factories were brought forth and increased job opportunities for the people. As the factories were built, businessmen were in need for workers and population began to double. People began to migrate to those cities where industry was beginning to grow. Before the industrial Revolution only two classes existed; aristocrats and low-income commoners. During the revolution a middle class originated. The middle class was made up of business people, shopkeepers, bank clerks, merchants, managers, doctors, and lawyers. People were given the chance to work and provide for their families. …show more content…
In the Industrial Revolution Research, they state that “Previously, people traveled using animals or by foot, but there were many conditions of the roads.” This shows how unsafe the roads were before the industrial Revolution. In order for the industrial cities to thrive transportation was essential. Three types of transportation were waterways, roads, and railroads. Through waterways they transported heavy goods like iron and coal. Inventions such as the steamboat, trains, and cars made the lives of the people easier by transporting goods as well as people from one place to