What was the Industrial Revolution?

The
Industrial Revolution was a period of time when machines replaced hand tools. During this time,
peoples lives were changed in many ways. The country also underwent changes during this
time.

During the Industrial Revolution, people went to work in factories.
Machines now did the work so people had to work in factories. Most people couldnt afford to buy
machines so big businesses became common. This changed the workers lives in many ways. Workers
now worked in environments that were much less personal and safe. Working conditions in
factories were bad, and the workers no longer knew the owners. Hundreds or thousands of people
worked under one roof for one company.

With the Industrial Revolution, many
new products were made. There were machines that helped make peoples lives easier. When the
Industrial Revolution first began, machines like the power loom and spinning jenny helped to
make clothes. Eventually, the mechanical reaper and thresher helped farmers. People were able to
buy irons and vacuum cleaners to make housework a little easier to do.

Transportation became easier with the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine made
river transportation quicker and easier. The same was true for railroads and land
transportation. People and products could be moved more quickly and more easily than in the
past.

The movement from hand tools to machines during the Industrial
Revolution had a big impact on our country and our lives.