Peoples lives changed drastically during the Industrial Revolution. Farmers combined smaller fields into larger ones to use the land more effectively. Because of this, and along with new farming machines, the amount of crops increased. Not only was there more food but farming was now safer and less labor intensive. With more food death rates decreased, and with a reduced risk of famine people began eating more and healthier meals, creating a stronger and healthier community. After this farming revolution there was a rapid growth of the population. Thanks to the revolution today we are able to have an abundance of food and more efficient farming.
Transportation was revolutionized with the invention of the steam boat and locomotives. These new vehicles held larger quantities of goods and made those goods more easily attainable to surrounding civilizations. Steam boats, while only being able to go up to 5 miles per hour, could hold 10 to 20 times more then previous ships. Steam locomotives made railroad possible; creating easier trading to places that are not accessible by water. Now that transportation was upgraded trading and receiving needed recourses was easier and more convenient.
Revolutionizing transportation and peoples lives was the stepping stone into the future.Because of the Industrial Revolution our life is easier and better. We no longer have to grow our own food or have to live off of the only resources around us. Do you like to eat pineapples in the winter? Thank the Industrial Revolution.
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