Contemporary World History: 1760 to the Present Research

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History of Industrial Revolution
It is an era when there were developments in agriculture, economics, transport, education and social structures changed dynamically. Several economic activities changed in England with expansions in sectors of the economy, social formation, and political developments. It dates back to the years of 1760 to 1850. In Overall, there were increased supply of food, manufacturing of textiles that were set up in business centers and towns. Later in the eighteenth-century iron companies were developed accompanied by accomplishments in production. During this same period mining of coal began to provide energy for industries.[Industrial revolution focused on iron and other metallic developments. The drivers were coal and steam technology as sources of powers.]
Industrial revolution was significant to countries in diverse ways as it played a role of redefining landscapes of change. Summarizing the benefits in one idea is not simple and that is why exploring several aspects are important; how it affected England and France, comparisons on different developments in countries, and the ideologies that it changed. Most of these effects were evident in the 19th century.
Industrial revolution fueled most development activities in Britain and France. In France, it is recorded that it began in 1779 and ended after a decade. Their primary focus was to change their old system of governance and institutions. Unlike other countries, it was not driven by the government in place but by the people themselves. It was a lesson to the entire world how people could have influence in the type of government and leadership they wanted for their prosperity. It is this period that was full of death caused by political instability with 17000 people reported to have lost their lives in the struggle. Later they adopted a constitutional system of government that transformed the country from a monarchial type of governance to a capitalist system. They created a legislature during the rise of Napoleon to foster their agenda.[]
In Britain their agenda was for economic reform not administrative changes. The reign of a queen had stabilized the governmental system. Their primary focus was an industrial revolution which boosted their economic power. During the period of the late 18th century and early 19th century they advanced in technological innovations which improved their economic system. Agriculture, industrial investments, and lifestyles changed.[More technological advancements happened in the late 19th century and 20th century. Huge machines were reduced to smaller ones by simplified mechanical parts.]
Agriculture changed in the tools used, application of fertilizers for better produce, and new farming methods were introduced to increase yields. The returns were agricultural prosperity, which increased the county’s economy and growth. As this progressed, they mined coal which was a primary source of power for industries. With their advancing technology mining of coal was boosted to ensure an increase in the industrial revolution. Examples of industries developed during this time were textile industries. The country had to find out how they would influence other nations. They reso...