First Industrial Revolution Emergence Period (~1760 to ~1780)
A First Industrial Revolution Emergence Period (~1760 to ~1780) is an industrial system emergence period (of an industrial system) for a first industrial revolution (~1760 to ~1840).
- Context:
- It can be characterized by the transition from Agrarian Societies to Industrialized Urban Centers.
- It can involve advancements in Industrial Mechanization and Technological Innovation.
- It can involve Industrial Advancements in textiles and iron production.
- It can have been precipitated by:
- Technological Innovations such as the Steam Engine, Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Power Loom, and hot blast in ironmaking.
- Agricultural Innovations like the Seed Drill, selective breeding of livestock, enclosure movement, and four-field crop rotation.
- Economic Policies favoring Capitalism, Mercantilism, and the investment in infrastructure like Roads and Canals.
- Social Changes including Urbanization, changes in family structure, and education reforms.
- Scientific Advancements that led to the practical application of the scientific revolution in industry.
- Access to abundant natural resources like coal and iron ore which were critical for machinery and infrastructure.
- Geopolitical Factors such as Britain's political stability, its colonial empire, and Naval Supremacy.
- Financial Innovations including the establishment of the Stock Exchange, banking systems, and the Gold Standard.
- Labor and Workforce Changes such as population growth and migration from rural to urban areas, creating a labor pool for industrial work.
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- Example(s):
- as described in (XY, YYYY).
- as understood in the year of Spinning Jenny (1764).
- as understood in the year of the invention of Water Frames (1769) by Richard Arkwright.
- as understood in the year of Steam Engine (~1769)
- as described in (Toynbee, 1884).
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- Counter-Example(s):
- a Second Industrial Revolution.
- a Renaissance Emergence Period, characterized by cultural, intellectual, and artistic development rather than technological and industrial advancements.
- See: Second Industrial Revolution Emergence Period, Industrial Revolutions.
References
2023
- Web-search summary
- The emergence period of the First Industrial Revolution is characterized as a significant time in history that began the move from agrarian, rural societies to industrialized, urban ones. Initiated in the mid-18th century in Great Britain, it saw an unprecedented scale of mechanization and innovation that later became a global phenomenon. This era witnessed the transformation of industries, notably textiles and iron production, through major technological advancements like the steam engine, the spinning jenny, and the power loom. Coal, with its superior energy provision, was a significant factor accelerating this revolution.
Furthermore, this period saw the establishment of the factory system, driving a shift from rural to urban living as people sought employment in these new industrial locales. Despite low wages and tough working conditions, factory work offered higher earnings than farming, drawing many towards it. Subsequently, increased efficiency in production led to reduced goods pricing, making them accessible to a broader market.
However, the First Industrial Revolution was not without challenges. Urban pollution and worker exploitation, including alarming instances of child labor, were dire issues. Food production declined as farming was sidelined. Eventually, laws and regulations were enforced to address these complex problems. Despite these challenges, the period had several positive outcomes, leading to advancements in city planning, education, and the breakthrough of inventions such as the sewing machine and light bulb, which are still in use today. In essence, the First Industrial Revolution redefined societal structures and paved the way for modern industrial economies, profoundly influencing how people live and work.
- The emergence period of the First Industrial Revolution is characterized as a significant time in history that began the move from agrarian, rural societies to industrialized, urban ones. Initiated in the mid-18th century in Great Britain, it saw an unprecedented scale of mechanization and innovation that later became a global phenomenon. This era witnessed the transformation of industries, notably textiles and iron production, through major technological advancements like the steam engine, the spinning jenny, and the power loom. Coal, with its superior energy provision, was a significant factor accelerating this revolution.
1867
- (Marx, 1867) => Karl Marx. (1867). “Das Kapital."
1884
- (Toynbee, 1884) => Arnold Toynbee (1852-1883). (1884). “Lectures on the Industrial Revolution in England."