THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
by Bàrbara Cabot Mut
1. CAUSES OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCE
1.1. AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION
1.1.1. It is the name given to the drastic changes in the farming process. The technological advances that took place in this field (new system of crop rotation, the seed drill and horse hoe...) was due to solve some problems like the overgrazing of animals.
1.2. TRADE
1.2.1. The majority of the innovations were made to favor the trade and also to make it easier. This way, the country obtained more benefits. An example is the steam powered train.
1.3. THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
1.3.1. The advances in this part were made to help Britain in the development of the industrialization. The machines contribute in the economy. In this field began the child labour.