Industrialised Nations

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Examples of Industrialization

Growth and innovation in at least four industries are necessary for industrialization.

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Manufacturing

The advent of machines, which greatly increased product production, signaled the start of industrialization.

One of these inventions was the cotton gin, for which Eli Whitney was granted a patent in 1794. The device considerably accelerated the process of separating cotton fluff from its seeds before being woven into cloth. It could be either hand-cranked or steam-powered.

The spinning Jenny, a tool that multiplied the number of spindles one spinner could control concurrently to weave cotton or wool, was another.

The steam engine, which Scottish engineer James Watt built and invented in 1763, was arguably the most significant invention of all. Steam engines that burnt coal were the driving force behind the Industrial Revolution.

 

Mining

The mining industry served as the primary focus of many of the 19th century's greatest inventions.

To help with the frequent production disruptions caused by floods in coal and tin mines, the first functional steam engine was created.

Transporting ore from mines was the steam-powered locomotive's initial use.

When dynamite was first used to detonate rocks that were impeding mining operations, it was in 1867.


 

Transportation

The development of methods for moving goods to and from markets during the 19th century was truly innovative. The steam locomotive is one of them. For the next 150 years, Stephenson's Rocket prototype—which was first built in 1829—acted as a model for the manufacture of trucks used to transport both raw materials and finished goods.

a steamboat. With the invention of the steamboat, which applied steam technology to river vessels, the transport of goods and people was considerably increased and accelerated.


Retailing

The development of methods for moving goods to and from markets during the 19th century was truly innovative. The steam locomotive is one of them. For the next 150 years, Stephenson's Rocket prototype—which was first built in 1829—acted as a model for the manufacture of trucks used to transport both raw materials and finished goods.

a steamboat. With the invention of the steamboat, which applied steam technology to river vessels, the transport of goods and people was considerably increased and accelerated.


 

How Does Industrialization Impact Society?

Jobs created by industrialization entice people from farms and villages to the metropolis where manufacturing is concentrated. Despite how difficult their professions were, they were frequently better than the insecure existence of a small farming family.

An entirely new generation of urban consumers is the outcome. To supply these customers with goods and services, businesses of all types mushroom. A greater middle class of entrepreneurs and craftspeople develops over time.

Additionally, a sizable working class formed, and their circumstances were frequently far worse. The industrial revolution's conditions for powerless employees directly impacted the development of labor unions.

References

  • David REKUC(2014) 7 Innovators That Changed Retail Forever p-4 https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/7-innovators-that-changed-retail-forever/239561
  • Erika Rasure, The Investopedia Team (2021) Industrialization: What It Is, Examples, and Impacts on Society
  • Frederick Hassan Konteh (2009) Health & Place Pages 69-78
  • History.com Editors(2009) Labor Movement https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/labor
  • Irving Rein & Ben Shields (2007) Place branding sports: Strategies for differentiating emerging, transitional, negatively viewed and newly industrialized nations pages73–85 (2007)
  • Joan Brodsky Schur(2021) Eli Whitney's Patent for the Cotton Gin https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/cotton-gin-patent#background
  • Stephen L. J. Smith(1997) CHALLENGES TO TOURISM IN INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS p,15 Book-Tourism, Development, and Growth
  • Tyson Brown, National Geographic Society(2022) Steamboat https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/steamboat/
  • Tristan Hughes(2021) 10 Key Inventions During the Industrial Revolution,p1-2 https://www.historyhit.com/key-inventions-of-the-industrial-revolution/

 

 

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Comments

  1. ThilinaApril 19, 2023 at 1:43 AM

    Industrialization was a remarkable turning point of human civilization which uplifted the living standards of them.

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  2. SanjeewaApril 19, 2023 at 7:34 AM

    Thanks, Mr. Thilina for your comment. The Industrial Revolution transformed the economy from one based on agriculture to one based on manufacturing, where things were now produced not just by hand but also by machines. As a result, there was an uptick in output and efficiency, a drop in cost, a rise in available items, an improvement in earnings, and a migration of people from rural to urban regions.

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  3. Lakith chethiyaApril 24, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    Industrialization impacts public health in various ways. It can lead to environmental pollution, occupational health hazards, and increased risks of diseases associated with industrial activities. However, it can also lead to improved access to healthcare, advancements in medical technology, and better public health policies.

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    1. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 8:54 PM

      Thanks for your valuable idea.

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    2. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 8:55 PM

      Industrialization often involves the use of fossil fuels and other chemicals, which can result in air pollution, water pollution, and soil contamination. Exposure to polluted air, water, and soil can have detrimental effects on public health, leading to respiratory diseases, cancers, and other health issues.

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    3. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 9:01 PM

      As industries expand, workers may be exposed to various occupational health hazards, such as toxic chemicals, heavy machinery, noise, and ergonomic risks. These hazards can result in work-related injuries, illnesses, and disabilities, affecting the overall health and well-being of the workforce.

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    4. SanjeewaApril 24, 2023 at 9:04 PM

      Certain industries, such as mining, construction, and manufacturing, may carry increased risks of specific diseases associated with the nature of their activities. For example, exposure to asbestos in construction and manufacturing can lead to respiratory diseases, while mining can result in respiratory diseases, injuries, and other health issues related to mining accidents and exposure to hazardous substances.

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