The Industrial Revolution drastically shifted the workforce to cities, introduced machinery and mass production, accelerated transportation, and heightened dependence on natural resources. This era marked a significant increase in pollution and transformed warfare with advanced weaponry.
Industrial Revolution - Big Changes
After
1 - 10% people worked on farms, 90% worked in cities
2 - Machinery and steam power replaced animal and human power on farms and in factories
3 - Mass production in factories became the norm
4 - 90% people lived in cities, 10% in rural areas
5 - Goods were transported rapidly by trains and later automobiles
6 - People traveled faster with the advent of trains and steamships
7 - Civilization became highly dependent on natural resources like coal, iron, and wood for industry
8 - Increased industrialization led to higher levels of pollution and environmental impact.
9 - Advancements in weaponry, including rapid-fire guns, transformed warfare.