📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.4.5 The Industrial Revolution
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The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century and transformed the country from a rural, agricultural society into an urban, industrial one. New inventions such as the spinning jenny (James Hargreaves), the water frame (Richard Arkwright), and the improved steam engine (James Watt) revolutionised manufacturing, particularly the textile industry.
Key Facts
- Industrial Revolution began in Britain late 18th century
- Key inventions: spinning jenny, water frame, steam engine
- Transformed Britain from rural to urban industrial society
The Industrial Revolution led to massive social changes. People moved from the countryside to work in factories in growing cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds. Working conditions were often terrible, with long hours, low pay, and child labour. However, the revolution also created great wealth and made Britain the world's leading industrial and trading nation.
Key Facts
- People moved to cities for factory work
- Terrible conditions: long hours, low pay, child labour
- Made Britain world's leading industrial nation
📝 Notas de estudio
- La Revolución Industrial comenzó en Britain a finales del siglo XVIII.
- La Revolución Industrial comenzó en Britain a finales del siglo XVIII
- Inventos clave: spinning jenny, water frame, steam engine
- Transformó a Britain de una sociedad rural a una industrial urbana
- James Hargreaves inventó la spinning jenny.
- La Revolución Industrial comenzó en Britain a finales del siglo XVIII
- Inventos clave: spinning jenny, water frame, steam engine
- Transformó a Britain de una sociedad rural a una industrial urbana
- La Revolución Industrial causó una migración masiva del campo a las crecientes ciudades industriales.
- La Revolución Industrial comenzó en Britain a finales del siglo XVIII
- Inventos clave: spinning jenny, water frame, steam engine
- Transformó a Britain de una sociedad rural a una industrial urbana
- James Watt mejoró la steam engine, que fue una invención clave de la Revolución Industrial.
- La Revolución Industrial comenzó en Britain a finales del siglo XVIII
- Inventos clave: spinning jenny, water frame, steam engine
- Transformó a Britain de una sociedad rural a una industrial urbana
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