Industrial Revolution

Objectives

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- The essential features of Industrial Revolution in 18th century England - Favourable Conditions prevailing in England for the Industrial Revolution - Inventions that facilitated revolution in textile production - Steel industry quickening the processes of industrialisation in England - Rise of working class movement and its consequences in England - Second Industrial Revolution in France, Germany and America - Great Rail Road Strike and Hay Market Massacre in the US - Impact of Industrial Revolution in India

Recap

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- The main attributes of Industrial Revolution are presented - Reasons for Industrial Revolution taking place first in England are explained - Inventions leading to development in textiles are discussed - Use of iron and steel leading to mechanisation of all industries and the rapid changes in transport and communication are detailed - Impact of Industrial Revolution on environment and living conditions are highlighted - Spread of Industrial Revolution in France, Germany and America are dwelt at length - Labour movement and the repressive measures of the state in the US are particularly focused to demonstrate that the rights of working class were obtained after struggles and sacrifices