The industrial revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from homes to large factories, This shift brought changes in culture as people moved from rural areas to big cities in order to work.
Child labour played an important role in the industrial revolution. The children of the poor and unwealthy were expected to contribute to their family income.
This process began in Britain in the 18th century and from there it spread to other parts parts of the world.
The stream engine became the main source of power, it replaced horses and human labour.