Define the meaning of industrialisation and give examples.

Industrialisation was a slow transformation that took place in Europe during the first half of the nineteenth century. It affected many people and countries. Lots of areas of society and the economy improved during this time for example banking, transportation and communication all changed for the better. 'Western Europe underwent a period of rapid urbanization' (Merriman, 1996, p.669). The population grew so the manufacturing industry had to change and improve in order to keep up with …showed first 75 words of 994 total…

…showed last 75 words of 994 total…Industrialisation was a great transformation that happened in Europe and the rest of the world. It changed the way that goods were manufactured and distributed. It changed the way people socialised. People would have a wider group of acquaintances through working in a factory instead of being at home. The towns grew and improved. The main reason for industrialisation is the demand for goods as the population increased. Therefore different inventions and developments took place.