The Industrial Revolution - What Was The Industrial Revolution?

The video explores the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its causes, societal changes, and economic growth. Professors Maxine Berg and Margaret Jacob provide insights into the transformation from an agrarian to an urban society during the 18th century. The period from the 1760s to the 1860s saw significant economic growth in England, with the nation's wealth more than doubling. Arnold Toynbee popularized the term 'Industrial Revolution,' which now encompasses technological, socioeconomic, and cultural changes, particularly evident in Great Britain.

What were some of the key societal changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

How did the Industrial Revolution transform England's economy from the 1760s to the 1860s?

Who first popularized the term 'Industrial Revolution' and what did it originally describe?

What does the term 'Industrial Revolution' encompass beyond economic growth?

In which country did most historians agree the Industrial Revolution began, and why is this significant?