Industrial Revolution Great Britain, as well as many other European countries went through a time of great change in the mid-1700’s. This time of great change is known as the Industrial Revolution. While many countries were in shock as a result of the big changes going on, Great Britain was prepared for the big change. Britain had a large number of able workers and entrepreneurs. Also, Britain was rich in natural resources, had many …showed first 75 words of 630 total…

…showed last 75 words of 630 total…on ships leaving their countries, many emigrants faced famine and disease. The industrial revolution raised the quality of life for some people, but lowered it for others. Unfortunately, it resulted in many people getting sick, becoming poor, or being forced out of their countries. In the years following the industrial revolution, many inventions were improved upon and made safer for people to use. Slowly, the quality of life started to rise up again for everyone.