Question

Give five characteristics of the Industrial Revolution in Europe.

Answer 1

1. Increased use of iron/steel in construction and machines in buildings/ factories
2. Production of goods in large quantities
3. The application of scientific knowledge in production
4. The development of trade unions
5. The rise of modern capitalism/creation of more wealth
6. The use of machines
7. The emergence of the factory system
8. The development of modern/better forms of transport/railways and roads
9. The use of new sources of energy/electricity/steam/petroleum/coal
10. Improved living standards of the people
11. Development of trade
12. Factory workers were organized in shifts