Title: Did the Industrial Revolution Affect Society, Politics and the Economy?
Headings: Did the Industrial Revolution Affect Society, Politics and the Economy?
Did the Industrial Revolution Affect Society, Politics and the Economy?
Content: Did the Industrial Revolution Affect Society, Politics and the Economy? Did the Industrial Revolution Affect Society, Politics and the Economy? By Staff Writer Last Updated Apr 13, 2020 4:14:06 PM ET
The industrial revolution affected society by turning an agricultural, or agrarian, society into a consumer-based industrial society. It brought more workers into the workforce and new laws were created regarding worker safety and rights. The industrial revolution started in England in the middle of the 18th century before gradually swinging into full effect and changing the lifestyle of the world, including in America. In the early stages of the revolution, the outwork system was used. This meant specialized parts of the work were sent out to worker's homes for completion before moving on through the production process at another location. The factory system then evolved. Under the factory system, each of the specialized parts of production were performed at one location. This helped to streamline production but affected the family unit and social standards of the day.