The Industrial Revolution drastically changed mankind for all of history. In Europe, during this time, it pushed them to be world dominate. Great Britain was the first industrial society. The textile industry bloomed, railroads emerged, and mining and manufacturing advanced all creating economic change.
Textile Industry
Used 52 million pounds of cotton in 1800 and consumed 588 million pounds in 1850 .
Railroads
Crisscrossed all of Europe drastically changed transportation speed and cutting it down dramatically. Trains made it easier for trade (transportation of goods) and transportation of people.
Mining and Manufacturing
Before this revolution, agricultures was the main source of the economy. With the jobs in manufacturing, agriculture became little of importance.
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