Industrial Revolution

Definition

The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions starting in the United Kingdom, then subsequently spreading throughout Europe, North America, and eventually the world.

Related terms

Mechanization: This refers to the process of changing from working largely or exclusively by hand or with animals to doing that work with machinery. In other words, it's like swapping out manual labor for machine power.

Urbanization: This is when populations shift from rural areas to cities. Imagine if all your small-town friends started moving into big cities - that's urbanization!

Capitalism: An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit rather than by state; think of it as a giant marketplace where everyone is trying to sell their goods or services for personal gain.