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Before the Industrial Revolution |
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Hand Labour and Steam Power |
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Industrialisation in the Colonies |
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Factories Come Up |
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The Peculiarities of Industrial Growth |
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Market For Goods |
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Conclusion |
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The Coming Up of the Factory
The Pace of Industrial Change
Traditional vs. New Industries: Traditional industries persisted, with less than 20% of the workforce in advanced sectors by the end of the 19th century. Many textiles were produced domestically rather than in factories.
Slow Technological Adoption: Technological changes were gradual and expensive. New technologies, like improved steam engines, were slow to be adopted and often faced issues with effectiveness and maintenance. By the early 19th century, steam engines were rare, with most used in cotton and other industries only later in the century.
Worker Profile: By the mid-19th century, most workers were traditional craftspersons and laborers rather than machine operators.
Life of People before Industrial Revolution
Machines played the following role in the 19th century:
Life of Workers
Life after Industrial Revolution
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Key Concepts: The Age of Industrialisation
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The age of industries has meant major technological changes, the growth of factories, and the making of a new industrial labour force. Hand technology and small-scale production remained an important part of the industrial landscape.
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