What social changes were found in the English society with the expansi...
a. The mid 18th London, is marked by rapid socio , economic changes characterised by technological developments, inventions bringing about change from a domestic system to a factory system.
b. It is identified with the establishment with factories, industries , rise of industrial labour force. Later Factories, industries were set up on a large scale, there was a rise of industrial labour force.It brought about increased production of goods and services.
c Industrialisation is characterised by increased migration of people from the rural areas to the cities in search of better job opportunities and employment. It is associated with growth of towns and urban centres, brought about increased urbanisation
d.There was a substantial increase in its population in the cities.
e. The city comprised of large number of shop keepers, skilled, semi skilled labourers, casual labourers, beggars. London rather became a finishing centre.
f. Also with technological changes and advancements, Women began to work in domestic households, many of them took to work like tailoring, washing or matchbox making.
g. It also saw implementation of scientific technologies and mechanisms in industries and factories for production of commodities on a larger scale.Such industrialisation began in England in the 18th century when new machines were invented such as, Hargreaves, Spinning Jenny, Crompton's mule. Arkwright's waterframe etc.These machines were used in textile industries to expand the growth of production.
h. 18th century brought about series of inventions, which helped in increasing output per worker.
i. Cromford Mill was the first water-powered cotton spinning mill developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771, in Cromford, England
j. In London city during 1750's five major types of industries existed .These were clothing and footwear, wood and furniture, metals and engineering, printing and stationery, and precision products like surgical instruments, watches and objects of precious metal were manufactured.