In the last couple of chapters studied in western civilization, we discussed the Industrial
Revolution and its noticeable effects on the world. This event in world history had its
effects on everything. The birth place of the Industrial Revolution can be said to have in
Great Britain. A number of factors contributed to Britain’s role as the birthplace of the
Industrial Revolution. For one, it had great deposits of coal and iron ore, which proved
essential for industrialization. Britain was a politically stable society, as well as the world’s
leading colonial power, which meant its colonies could serve as a source for raw materials,
as well as a marketplace for manufactured goods. This revolution did not just affect Britain
but went on to affect the rest of the world. The Industrial Age and the working class
uprising of the nineteenth century brought much change in Europe including the
introduction of new technology, revolts, and political changes.
The Industrial Revolution was followed by many new inventions and innovations that
were introduced during the nineteenth century. These inventions sprang to cover aspects to
from the most basic level to the bigger more complex ones. One of which is the use of
water power in the textile industry.
Along than just more advanced technology, the Industrial Age also brought new ways of
thinking. During this period of time there were new philosophies introduced into the