Question

Analyze how the industrial revolution contributed to continuities and changes in the economy, culture, and social structure in Western Europe during the period, circa 1750 to 1900 C.E.

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution contributed to many continuities and changes in diverse fields:

In the economic field, IR meant the migration of people from country to urban areas in order to work in factories. However, they found low salaries, exploitation and lack of relationship with employers among other circumstances.

In the social field, IR meant a big differentiation between lower and higher classes since the Capital remained in few hands. The rich became richer and the poor became poorer. However, exploitation brought about the emergence of guilds.

In the cultural field, many countries in Europe became industrialized, especially England, what brought about the expansion of the market at international levels. Hence, different cultures were in contact.