What Was Revolutionary About The Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution brings to mind smoky factories and puffing trains. But it was much more than just those new inventions. The technology of the Industrial Revolution turned daily life upside down: What to eat. Where to live. How to work, travel, communicate and simply spend the day.

What was revolutionary about the Industrial Revolution? Pretty much everything. The Industrial Revolution set off an explosion of change, and history hasn’t stopped flying since.

During The Industrial Revolution…

• The world population DOUBLED. Then it doubled again!
• The invention of the telegraph allowed people to communicate around the world faster than ever. Some say it was the first social media.
• Division of labor and new technology led to a middle class who had leisure time for the first time every. Shooting some hoops after school? Thanks Industrial Revolution.
• Thomas Edison brought the world to light at night!
• Massive factories drew millions to cities–and people were able to ride there on new steam locomotives.

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