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Here's a summarised version about revolutions!
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All these inventions had a significant impact in the lives back then. The advancements in farming produced more and better food, which reduced diseases and starvation rates. The various inventions led to more a convenient life for many. They were also the basis of further advancements in technology, and led to the increased use of machinery. Imagine a world with none or little use of machinery – most of the things you see now, like gadgets and food, wouldn’t exist!
Another change was the expansion of cities.
Fig 4.1. A city during the Industrial Revolution. Doesn't look too homely, does it? L
Another change was the expansion of cities.
Fig 4.1. A city during the Industrial Revolution. Doesn't look too homely, does it? L
Before, most people lived on farms in rural areas. With the growth of factories, people moved to towns and cities for jobs. Between the early to mid-nineteenth century, the number of people in cities increased drastically.
HOWEVER!
The drastic increase in population in cities led to disastrous consequences initially. The cities grew too quickly. There were too many people in such a short time! This caused the cities to be filthy and disorganized. There were also insufficient houses, which caused some to resort to living in cellars. Can you imagine being forced to live and squeeze in a room as small as your toilet with more than 5 other people?
The drastic increase in population in cities led to disastrous consequences initially. The cities grew too quickly. There were too many people in such a short time! This caused the cities to be filthy and disorganized. There were also insufficient houses, which caused some to resort to living in cellars. Can you imagine being forced to live and squeeze in a room as small as your toilet with more than 5 other people?
Fig 4.2. Slums, which are overcrowded streets inhabited by people, are a common sight in the cities.
Waste and filth were also not disposed of properly, which led to poor sanitation and the widespread of disease. This was further worsened by the pollution produced from the factories.
Waste and filth were also not disposed of properly, which led to poor sanitation and the widespread of disease. This was further worsened by the pollution produced from the factories.
Fig 4.3. An artists' depiction of the pollution caused by factories. It is not as exaggerated as you think!
Although situations improved eventually, there was much loss of life in the first few years, mainly due to the widespread of diseases like cholera caused by the unhygienic conditions.
In conclusion….
The Industrial Revolution, as did most revolutions, significantly impacted the people’s ways of life and thinking, both negatively and positively. Most of the changes and inventions have a lasting impact, without which our lives would not be the same.
The Industrial Revolution, as did most revolutions, significantly impacted the people’s ways of life and thinking, both negatively and positively. Most of the changes and inventions have a lasting impact, without which our lives would not be the same.
There were many significant changes and groundbreaking inventions which changed the world during the Industrial Revolution. With the many inventions and more widespread use of machinery, more factories sprang up. Factories were mostly situated near each other due to their common source of power (such as, water which provided water power.)
Fig 3.1. Factories were situated near to sources of power such as water, and were thus close to each other.
There were great improvements in farming (the Agricultural Revolution), such as Charles Townshed’s crop rotation which enabled crops to be planted at all times of the year and the introduction of selective breeding to produce better quality livestock and food. The improvements in farming increased the quality and quantity of food produced.
In 1764, James Hargreaves also invented the spinning jenny – a machine which increased the efficiency of thread-spinning. Later, in 1779, Samuel Crompton combined this with the water-frame (a machine which used water to power spinning wheels) to produce and spinning mules, which produced higher quality thread than previous machines.
In 1764, James Hargreaves also invented the spinning jenny – a machine which increased the efficiency of thread-spinning. Later, in 1779, Samuel Crompton combined this with the water-frame (a machine which used water to power spinning wheels) to produce and spinning mules, which produced higher quality thread than previous machines.
Fig 3.2. The spinning jenny being used by a woman to spin threads more quickly.
Another notable invention which changed the world was the telephone. Invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, it allowed for easier communication than the telegraph.
Fig 3.3. An older version of the telephone. It looks so different from now!
Thomas Edison’s iconic lightbulb invention was also made during this period, in 1879. It drastically changed the lives of people by illuminating the dark, making it suitable for human activity.
Thomas Edison’s iconic lightbulb invention was also made during this period, in 1879. It drastically changed the lives of people by illuminating the dark, making it suitable for human activity.
Fig 3.4. The first lightbulb invented by Thomas Edison.
All these inventions increased the efficiency of work as work could be done faster with higher quality and quantity of results. Thus, labour was not as physically taxing as before. The economy also grew as productivity was increased.
More inventions to aid work = more efficient + less energy used for work = more work can be done = more produce = MORE MONEY! $$
The Industrial revolution was led by Britain and took place in around 1750 to the late nineteenth century, largely in Europe. It brought about huge advancements in technology, which have continued to evolve over time.
Now, can you imagine life without technology?
No cars, no handphones, no computer!
Also, children not even 12 years of age had to start working.
Fig 2.1. The picture above shows children and adults alike working in a factory.
Most people relied on farming to get by and lived in farms. It was very labour intensive, as machinery had not been invented then, so people had to do work manually.
Fig 2.2. This picture shows a farm. Note that the farm is very rural and there are hardly any neighbours around!
Now, can you imagine life without technology?
No cars, no handphones, no computer!
Also, children not even 12 years of age had to start working.
Fig 2.1. The picture above shows children and adults alike working in a factory.Most people relied on farming to get by and lived in farms. It was very labour intensive, as machinery had not been invented then, so people had to do work manually.
Fig 2.2. This picture shows a farm. Note that the farm is very rural and there are hardly any neighbours around! However, farming could not support them all year round due to the different seasons. Thus, they also relied on other jobs such as crafting. They grew their own food and made their own furniture, clothes and tools. Places like orchard road and NTUC didn’t exist. Textile (clothes industry), in particular, was one of Britain’s biggest trades. However, all of the cloth was produced manually – imagine spinning wheels and weaving all day! That was the life of a young ladies and women back then.
What's a revolution?
The Scientific Revolution, Mao Tse Tung's Cultural Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Industrial Revolution.
What did all these revolutions have in common?
Nope... Not war and gore! You may think that revolutions all involved violence and bloodshed, but it doesn't necessarily! For example, the Scientific Revolution did not involve any war. However, there was a HUGE change in society’s ideas, values and way of thinking. Now, to learn more about a revolution, we shall look at an example of the Industrial Revolution.
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