NUTR 513 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Industrial Revolution In The United States, Industrial Revolution
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Industrial revolution took place from the 18th to the 19th centuries. It was a period during predominantly agrarian, rural societies in europe and america became industrial and urban. Industrial revolution had changed so many lives, and helped improve the economy. Before industrial revolution, people had to make their own manufacturing using their hand tools and basic machines. However, industrial revolution had improved systems of transportation, communication, and banking. While industrialization brought about an increased volume and variety of manufacturing goods, improved standard of living for some, it has also resulted in often-grim employment and living conditions for both poor and working class. Industrial revolution had begun in britain, in late 1700s. Before the advent of the industrial revolution, most people resided in small, rural communities where their daily existences revolved around farming. At first, life for the average person was difficult; incomes were meager, and disease we common. Peopled produced the majority of their own food, clothing, furniture and tools.
