Question

What was the impact of industrial society on the social life of the people?

Answer 1

The Industrialization of Europe, occurred between 1750 and 1914, starting in Britain, and was marked by three phases, each associated with a different region and technology. It was accompanied by many changes:
A structural change in the economy as the contribution of the agrarian sector to the economy reduced and that of the industrial and commercial sector increased;Use of new sources of power which revolutionized production;Shift to manufacturing on a large scale-in factories;Technological innovations and;New types of investment.

Clive Trebilcock, delineates the three phases of industrialization- the first phase pioneered by Britain (1780s -1820s) the second phase (1840-1870) saw France, some areas of the German States and U.S.A. industrialize, while the third phase (1890s-1914) saw Italy, Japan, Sweden, Austria, Russia and in parts Spain and Hungary industrialize. 

Answer 2

1) Industrialisation brought men, women and children to factories.

2) Working hours were often long and wages were poor.

3) Unemployment was common, particularly during times of low demand for industrial goods.

4) Housing and sanitation problems were growing rapidly.

5) Almost all industries were properties of individuals.

6) Liberals and radicals searched for solutions to these issues.

7) Many liberals and radicals themselves were often property owners and employers.

8)So, it was the time when new cities came up and new industrial regions developed, railways expanded and the Industrial Revolution happened.