effects across the globe—effects that have shaped the world to how it is seen today. Some of those moments include the rise of Christianity‚ the scientific revolution‚ and the enlightenment‚ to name a few. Among the most important of these paramount moments ranks the Industrial Revolution. To this date‚ the effects of the Industrial Revolution are so common they often go unnoticed. In the span of only a few short years Western society was profoundly changed; it took drastic steps in the direction
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Section I‚ Question 2 In the early 17th century "absolutism" was not only thought of in the theological sense it was also a political catch word all through out Europe. England had a few rulers attempt to create an absolute monarchy. James I and Charles I both tried to have complete rule over the country without consulting Parliament. Parliament‚ which had a large portion of control‚ prevented these two rulers from successfully hindering their power. The citizens of England were very use to the
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Even though Imperialism has been lessened to an extent‚ is still strong today. Fueled by an industrial revolution‚ Imperialism thrived during the 19th century. Shaping the modern world through partitions and wars‚ Imperialism quenched the thirst for wealth sought by the western world. As imperialism is a direct effect of industrialization‚ it must come with all the negative effects if industrialization. Though improvements such as irrigation systems and roads were developed‚ the famine‚ disease‚
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As the Industrial Revolution came about in the early 1800’s and it had a big impact on not only how people lived‚ but how long people lived. From the British Medical Journal‚ The Lancet‚ the life expectancy of a professional was only to the age of 38‚ it was 20 years old for a person of the middle class or an average person‚ and for a laborer in the factories the life expectancy was about 17 years old. (Doc. 8) The reason for terrible numbers is all of the pollution in the air and water throughout
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Industrial revolution was during the 1820-1870. The Industrial Revolution first occurred in Great Britain and Europe‚ it then centered on the United States and Germany. The Industrial Revolution went from hand and home production to machine and factory. The first invention was of the spinning and weaving machines which were powered by water and then eventually steam. It helped increase America’s growth significantly. The Industrial Revolution changed America in so many ways like their society and
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During the period 17:50-1940 in Western Europe these old traditions carried on‚ and the women were expected to work‚ cook‚ clean‚ and take care of the children. This horrible gender inequality carried on and still does even today. Although the Industrial Revolution opened the door for new jobs for women the conditions were harsh. In the factories‚ women has to work long hard hours in incredibly dangerous‚ hostile environments. It was very dusty and the women were not safe from the diseases that were carried
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control of the Middle East to get oil and other resources causing conflict (Doc 4). The wealthy having such a small population but high amount of money‚ vice versa for the very poor (Doc 6). Merchants taking farms from farmers‚ kickstarting the Industrial Revolution. Firstly‚ North America holds a dominance over the world in wealth‚ and by that taking from North America‚ other regions and countries are left with less‚ ending with the least wealthy being africa‚ who had a long history of being colonized
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Name ______________________________ The year is 1877 and Robert is living in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Robert migrated from what is now present-day Slovakia to Great Britain to seek out a better life for himself and his family. Robert is a well-known activist who has spoken out against harsh working conditions in coal mines. Since the only work available for Robert is in a coal mine‚ he has toned down his activism and has “laid low” as he wants to keep his job. However
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Industrial Revolution The greatest turning point in history began with the Industrial Revolution. Between 1750 and 1914‚ the Industrial Revolution drastically changed Europe economically‚ socially‚ and politically. Before the revolution‚ most of Europe lived in small‚ rural communities where their lives revolved around farming. People would supply themselves with their own food‚ clothing‚ furniture‚ and tools‚ as times were tough and incomes were meager. However‚ the Industrial Revolution brought
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PART 2 COMPULSORY SECTION – EVALUATING THE IN DUSTRIAL REVOLUTION To what extent was the Industrial Revolution characterized by suffering With any major change in society‚ there are always winners and losers‚ and whilst the 18th and 19th Century Industrial Revolution saw great advancement in the iron and textile industries‚ transportation‚ communication and banking and an improved standard of living for the middle and upper classes‚ large groups of society experienced terrible living conditions in
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