industrial revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a time of dramatic change, from hand tools and handmade items, to products which were msass produced by mawhjfhk;lasjgvk;jlsavj;h;sav;savchines. Workers became more productive, and since more items were manufactured, prices dropped, making exclusive and hard to make items available to the poor and not only the rich and elite. Life generally improved, but the industrial revolution also proved harmful. Pollution increased, working conditions were harmful, and capitalists employed women and young children, making them work long and hard hours. The industrial revolution was a time for change. For the better, or for the worse.

This web page is dedicated to the industrial revolution, the changes that occurred and how it effected modern life.

With the help of protective duties, the cotton industry was established in Ireland in the late eighteenth century, and for a time there were successful large enterprises in the counties of Cork, Kildare and Dubli...