The Industrial Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution.

The industrial revolution started between 1760-1840. This change included going from hand production methods to machines and the development of machine tools. There was a change from wood and bio-fuels to coal.

The industrial revolution occurred almost all over the world. But it started in Europe, mainly Britain. It started somewhere from the invention of the flying shuttle by John Kay in 1733. 

Flying Shuttle by John Kay. 

This machine increased the speed of weaving. This lead to the invention of the spinning jenny and water frame.

                                             Spinning Jenny.                                            

   Water Frame.

Then the most successful steam engine was invented by Thomas Newcome.

Steam engine.

In 1765 James Watt who was a Scottish mechanical engineer improved the Newcomer engine; Watt’s engine became one of the most important designs for all modern steam engines.

At that same time there was a huge change in social and living conditions too. Factory workers worked long hours for a little amount of money. The factory’s where in a bad condition to work in and even children from the age of 8 years old worked in these factories. Some people where even killed in factories due to minimum health and safety.

At that time people started to move closer to factories and lived in crowded buildings. The way they were living resulted to widespread disease.

Difference in social class:

Upper class: Very rich industrial and business families. Old noble class.

Upper middle class: Business people and professional such as lawyers and doctors.

Lower middle: other professionals such as teachers, shop owners and office workers.

Working class: factory workers and small farmers.

Bibliography.

Industrial Revolution — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts. 2013. Industrial Revolution — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution. [Accessed 05 March 2013].

Steam Engine History. 2013. Steam Engine History. [ONLINE] Available at:http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blsteamengine.htm. [Accessed 05 March 2013].