Revolutions of Industrialization Page 827-861

The industrial revolution drew on the scientific revolution, and was accompanied by the French revolution which transformed European society. It helped Europe move into a temporary position of global dominance. Human life hadn't been impacted so heavenly since the agricultural revolution. The industrial revolution began in Western Europe, specifically in Great Britain. It spread more rapidly than the agricultural revolution. There was also a heavy growth in population at this time, all the while there was an energy crisis. It became a pressing matter. It can be considered as "modern-day global warming". When people found out they could use renewable resources such as water, wood, and wind as energy sources it was a complete breakthrough. However, these resources were being overused which had a big impact on the environment. The factories which had black smoke coming from large pipes were affecting the air and polluting the air. Also factories dumped waste and sewage into lakes and rivers, which had the effect of turning these beautiful lakes and rivers into toxic wastelands. Many people saw this and started to voice their opinions and how they felt. They didn't like how it was impacting the environment especially romantics poets like William Blake.  Even though there were bad things out of these factories, there was also some good things such as the output of services and goods. Also the coal-fired steam engine was a huge breakthrough. Major industrial areas existed throughout Europe. Coal and iron fields were also very popular along with railroad lines. The people who benefited the most from the industrial revolution were the middle class. Women had a very important role in this new society as well. They were the "center" of the family. The laboring class suffered the most out of all the classes. They not only worked in horrible environments, they got horrible pay as well. It was also a time when migration was becoming very popular. The United States went through the industrial revolution also.