Social Sciences
he Industrial Revolution began in England in the eighteneeth century and quickly spread across Europe and North America. New technology and inventions
transformed an agricultural and commercial way of life into a modern industrial society. Changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution revolutionized families and lifestyles as the factory system drew workers away from the rural family economy to urban areas.
What were these changes? What was life like in these rapidly growing cities? What was life like for these new factory workers? Why did workers begin to organize into labor unions? What were the positive and negative results of the Industrial Revolution? How did the industrial revolution effect different groups of the population?
James Watt's steam engine
Eli Whitney's cotton gin
Henry Bessemer's steel making process
- Definition Of Industrial Sociology
1. 'Industrial sociology is the application of sociological approach to the reality and problems of industry'. -P. Gisbert. 2. "Industrial sociology centres its attention on social organization of factory, the store, and the office. This focus...
- Introduction Of Industrial Sociology
The Industrial Revolution that took place in England in the 18th century changed the course of human society. The revolution, through essentially took place in economic field, its effects were never confined to the economic field alone. It brought down...
- Industrial Revolution And Industrialisation
Industrial Revolution that took place first in England during 18th century brought about sweeping changes throughout Europe. Never before in history did social changes take place on such a massive scale. Sociology emerged in the context of the sweeping...
- 7th May 2015 (thursday)
Today we have been around 10 minutes late to the Social Sciences lesson because the students from 2nd of Bachillerato were taking an exam. When we have started the lesson at least, we have started learning about the Russian revolutions, which is the second...
- 26th February 2015 (thursday)
Today in the class of social sciences we have seen a lot of things in the whiteboard and also we have decided the date of the exam. We have decided that the date of the exam is on 12th of March 2015, thursday. Related to the unit we have seen in the whiteboard...
Social Sciences
The Industrial Revolution
he Industrial Revolution began in England in the eighteneeth century and quickly spread across Europe and North America. New technology and inventions
transformed an agricultural and commercial way of life into a modern industrial society. Changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution revolutionized families and lifestyles as the factory system drew workers away from the rural family economy to urban areas.
What were these changes? What was life like in these rapidly growing cities? What was life like for these new factory workers? Why did workers begin to organize into labor unions? What were the positive and negative results of the Industrial Revolution? How did the industrial revolution effect different groups of the population?
Each group will have a chance to evaluate primary source documents as the class searches for the answers to the questions listed above. First you need to review the general information found on this page. Then read through your task. Finally, click on the name of your group to find links to investigate the effect of the Industrial Revolution on women, children, factory and mine workers and factory owners.
James Watt's steam engine
Eli Whitney's cotton gin
Henry Bessemer's steel making process
- Definition Of Industrial Sociology
1. 'Industrial sociology is the application of sociological approach to the reality and problems of industry'. -P. Gisbert. 2. "Industrial sociology centres its attention on social organization of factory, the store, and the office. This focus...
- Introduction Of Industrial Sociology
The Industrial Revolution that took place in England in the 18th century changed the course of human society. The revolution, through essentially took place in economic field, its effects were never confined to the economic field alone. It brought down...
- Industrial Revolution And Industrialisation
Industrial Revolution that took place first in England during 18th century brought about sweeping changes throughout Europe. Never before in history did social changes take place on such a massive scale. Sociology emerged in the context of the sweeping...
- 7th May 2015 (thursday)
Today we have been around 10 minutes late to the Social Sciences lesson because the students from 2nd of Bachillerato were taking an exam. When we have started the lesson at least, we have started learning about the Russian revolutions, which is the second...
- 26th February 2015 (thursday)
Today in the class of social sciences we have seen a lot of things in the whiteboard and also we have decided the date of the exam. We have decided that the date of the exam is on 12th of March 2015, thursday. Related to the unit we have seen in the whiteboard...