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    The Industrial Revolution is generally considered as a transition process from handcrafted manufacturing to factory production. Although scientists do not have a single view on the start of this movement‚ the “invention” theory seems to be the most powerful in explaining the causes of the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. In comparison with the “cultural” theory‚ for example‚ the “invention” standpoint expounds the roots of industrialization more reasonably and persuasively. It mostly appeals

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    world and society around them evolves. What I’m getting at is that I don’t believe that there is one cause for the Industrial Revolution. After reviewing the resources presented‚ it seems that there is a sequence of events that leads to any revolution. However‚ speaking with the Industrial Revolution in mind‚ the elements that appear to have contributed most to the Industrial Revolution are the increasing population‚

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    Internet) into large‚ meaningful projects‚ mostly without traditional hierarchical organization.” Example can be facebook and other online communities. 10. 1st Industrial revolution: mechanization of the textile industry began in Britain. 2nd industrial revolution: in Amercia with the era of mass production. 3rd industrial revolution: everything goes digital‚ less labor‚ no economies of

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    was one of thousands of Union Soldiers who had died during the recent capture of Fort Donelson‚ Tennessee. The rapid transmission of information‚ through the use of the telegraph‚ to the Phillips family‚ was one of the many ways that the American Civil War ushered in a new era of warfare. This period has remained largely unchanged for the past one-hundred and fifty-years. The industrial revolution‚ the impact of mass politics‚ and a revolution in fiscal policy all contributed to make the American

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    When the things you own end up owning you: Politics‚ Religion and the Revolution of Values Every major faith tradition and spiritual practice on earth teaches about the wisdom of moderation and balance between the material and the immaterial worlds. Many theist and non-theists religions alike have warned of the dangers of excess‚ extravagance‚ and unrestrained desire. Buddha called greed a defilement of the mind. Jesus declared that it was more likely for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than

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    People go to great extremes because of the simple fact that they are greedy! It is true‚ greed drives people to go out of their way and they usually become power hungry. Especially during the times of industrialization‚ many business tycoons became greedy and wanted to crush all competition. The industrial revolution shows the role of greed very clearly‚ because many business people wanted to be the best and essentially get the most money. An example of this is John D. Rockefeller‚ his business

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    At times of the Industrial Revolution inventions and ideas spread around nations and helped them to evolve to have a quicker and cheaper way of doing things. The Industrial Revolution mainly took place during the 1700s and the 1800s all around the world.Work before the Industrial Revolution was done in rural areas and took a lot of time to get the work done‚ but later it was mostly done in factories . Steam powered machines allowed the work in factories to be done at a quicker and much cheaper way

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    Increased exports and the rise of industry helped to start the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution took off in the 1780s‚ benefitting greatly from the economic activity created by slavery. Modern machinery and factory techniques were central to the Industrial Revolution. Slavery expanded the market for iron‚ which was used to create new machinery and was a critical resource of the emerging industrialization. As Williams finds‚ between 1788 and 1830 in Britain‚ the production of pig iron

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    One of the causes of the industrial revolution is child labor. This made up a lot of the revolution because the child labor was really bad. The children cleaned the machinery and could sometimes lose their limbs. Another cause is the new inventions in the industrial factories. With the new inventions came new jobs and opportunities. However‚ with new jobs in bigger cities caused many people to move. With everyone moving to the city for better jobs‚ the apartments were very packed. Usually the

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    Hey‚ I’m Tommie‚ I would tell you how old I am but I can’t remember. Now this Industrial revolution ain’t as great as they say. All us kids have become more popular for labour. Collieries‚ mills‚ factories. We do it all. I myself work in a colliery. Ever since the demand for coal has increased‚ the demand for children has also risen. In the colliery I work as a trapper‚ I have since I was six. I sit there in the darkness‚ for 12 hours a day‚ for 2 pennies a day. Me‚ me mother and father‚ George

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