When was the pre-industrial period?

Table of Contents:

1. When was the pre-industrial period?
2. When did America transition from a pre-industrial society into the industrial age?
3. Who benefited the most from the industrial revolution?
4. Which group benefited the most from industrialization and why?
5. Which two industries were important for industrial revolution?
6. What are three positive effects of the Industrial Revolution?
7. What did the Second Industrial Revolution lead to?
8. Where did the 2nd Industrial Revolution start?
9. What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on living conditions?

When was the pre-industrial period?

1850-1900

When did America transition from a pre-industrial society into the industrial age?

1790s

Who benefited the most from the industrial revolution?

A group that benefited the most in short term from the Industrial Revolution were the Factory Owners of the growing middle class. They were part of the group of people who were making most of the new money brought in by the industrial revolution.

Which group benefited the most from industrialization and why?

Industrialization and Nationalism

Question	Answer
An important social aspect of the early part of the Industrial Revolution in England was the	urbanization of factory workers
In Europe, which group benefited most from the industrialization of the 19th century?	Middle Class

Which two industries were important for industrial revolution?

Textiles were the leading industry of the Industrial Revolution, and mechanized factories, powered by a central water wheel or steam engine, were the new workplace.

What are three positive effects of the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution had many positive effects. Among those was an increase in wealth, the production of goods, and the standard of living. People had access to healthier diets, better housing, and cheaper goods. In addition, education increased during the Industrial Revolution.

What did the Second Industrial Revolution lead to?

Advancements in manufacturing and production technology enabled the widespread adoption of technological systems such as telegraph and railroad networks, gas and water supply, and sewage systems, which had earlier been concentrated to a few select cities.

Where did the 2nd Industrial Revolution start?

The second Industrial Revolution lasted from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century and took place in Britain, continental Europe, North America, and Japan. Later in the 20th century, the second Industrial Revolution spread to other parts of the world.

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on living conditions?

Poor workers were often housed in cramped, grossly inadequate quarters. Working conditions were difficult and exposed employees to many risks and dangers, including cramped work areas with poor ventilation, trauma from machinery, toxic exposures to heavy metals, dust, and solvents.