History - 2024 - Semester 1

Industrialization

A period marked by significant technological advancements that transformed agricultural societies into industrial powerhouses.

Steam Engine

Developed by James Watt, revolutionized transportation and manufacturing.

Urbanization

Significant migration to cities as people sought factory jobs, leading to the growth of urban centers.

Labour Movements

Workers formed unions and staged strikes to improve wages and conditions.

Liberalism

Advocated for personal freedoms and minimal government interference in the economy.

Employment

Many women worked in factories under harsh conditions, leading to early gender-based labor movements.

Diffusion of Industrialization

From Britain to Europe, the U.S., and eventually Japan, transforming global economic dynamics.

Continuous Advancement

The technological innovations that began during the Industrial Revolution set a precedent for continuous improvement and innovation.

Industrial Capitalism

The Industrial Revolution was the catalyst for the rise of capitalism as the dominant economic system.