The Industrial Revolution brought many technological, economic, social, and cultural changes. Using complete sentences, describe at least two effects or impacts of the Industrial Revolution. Make sure you explain each effect/impact, instead of just listing the effect. Lesson 7, Slide 26 has a good list to start from.
For example, answer 1 does NOT explain, but answer 2 does:
1. The power loom.
2. One technological change was the power loom, which allowed people to weave cloth and tapestry much faster.
Sentence starters:
One example of a (technological/economic/social/cultural) change was….
This was important because… OR This changed the way people… OR This allowed for….
(4 points)
One example of a technological change was the invention of the steam engine. This was important because it allowed for the mechanization of industry, leading to increased productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes. The steam engine also facilitated the development of transportation systems, such as railroads, which revolutionized long-distance travel and trade.
Another impact of the Industrial Revolution was on the economic structure of society. Industrialization led to the rise of factory systems and mass production, which in turn created new employment opportunities for a growing urban population. This changed the way people worked, as many left agrarian lifestyles to work in factories or mines. The increased production and efficiency also contributed to the growth of consumer markets and the expansion of global trade networks.