What is industrialisation?
Q: What is industrialisation?
A: Industrialisation is a process that happens in countries when they start to use machines to do work that was once done by people. It involves adopting easier and cheaper ways to make things, using better technology to produce more goods in a shorter amount of time.
Q: How did industrialisation change towns?
A: Industrialisation caused towns to grow larger as many people left farming to take higher paid jobs in factories in towns.
Q: What is the difference between pre-industrial and post-industrial labour?
A: Before industrialisation, one person would complete an entire task such as making shoes from start to finish. After industrialisation, tasks are divided up among different workers who each have smaller tasks - for example one person cutting the sole of the shoe and another stitching it on.
Q: When did industrialisation begin?
A: Industrialisation began with the industrial revolution in England during the 18th century.
Q: Where did industrialisation spread first?
A: Industrialisation spread first to parts of Europe and North America before spreading throughout most other countries during the 20th century.
Q: Who owns factories after industrialization?
A: Factories may be owned by either a rich individual who can afford the machines or by a company.
Q: What are some examples of special machines used for shoemaking after industrialization?
A: Special machines used for shoemaking after industrialization include cutting machines, sewing machines and other special machines.
