industrial revolution Flashcards
(9 cards)
What was the Industrial Revolution?
A major shift in how people lived and worked from 1750 to 1850.
What characterized the economic and social change during the Industrial Revolution?
A transition from manual labor to machine-based production.
What was a significant result of urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
People moved to cities, and industries grew.
What is mass production?
The large-scale production of goods, improving efficiency.
Has industrialization stopped?
No, new technology continues to drive change.
What was the first stage of the Industrial Revolution?
First (1784) – Mechanical production using steam power and machines.
What was the second stage of the Industrial Revolution?
Second (1870) – Electric-powered mass production.
What was the third stage of the Industrial Revolution?
Third (1969) – Electronics and IT revolution.
What is the current stage of the Industrial Revolution?
Fourth (Now) – Automation and AI-driven industry.
