What were the causes of the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial revolution was a big change in the way people worked and goods produced. It began around 1775 in Britain and spread to Belgium, Germany, northern Italy, and France, and after 1850 to Japan and the USA. Machines in huge factories replaced the craft workers who used to make all kind of goods slowly, one by one, at home. People had to learn new jobs operating machines that could mass-produce very large quantities of clothes, shoes, paper, metal and wooden goods more quickly and cheaply than the hand workers could. So by 1900, most goods were made in factories. Compared with in 1750, most goods were made in small workshops or at home. This meant that the goods couldn’t be mass produced and that they were made in small quantities. So that the idea was wide spread and no one would…
There were several causes of the Industrial Revolution starting in the 18th century. First, the population increased in the 18th century. There was need for more food and goods. People had to find ways to increase production. It helped the coming of the Industrial Revolution. Second, new machines were invented. They changed the way of production in farms and factories. Production was increased more quickly. This brought about the Industrial Revolution. Third, the Europeans set up more colonies overseas. ….. Fourth, more capital was accumulated from trade…… Fifth, in Europe feudalism was ended…… You should complete points 3,4,5. Add Your Message Here Posting is currently disabled in this topic. Contact your discussion moderator for more information.
