Transportation During The Industrial Revolution

Industrial Revolution:

The Industrial Revolution, was a slow process of evolving, over much of the 18th century and reaching its peak in the mid 19th century. It dominated a lot over modern society, it was mostly recognised by the use of steam power, the growth of factories and the mass production of manufactured goods. It led to various positive and negative effect on humanity. Due to an increase in the factory chain, the production of the stock increased. Hence, other needs became obligatory such as the need for more labor, the factory system, transportation, communications, financial systems and educated people.

Factories:

Before the Industrial Revolution, occured in the late 1700s in the Great Britain. Manufacturing was often done using

Transportation, assisted people to get to their destination easier and faster, it also made the transfer of raw materials and good easier and faster. During the Industrial revolution, three main types of transportation increased: waterways, railroads, roads. Amongst, these transportation methods, waterway was the cheapest to transfer goods. Due to this, canals were widened and deepened to allow more boat to pass. Steam engine was a dominant invention during the Industrial revolution, from the concept of the steam engine, a steam boat was built, powered by the steam engine itself, This was a new accessory to transport goods, as it was powered by coal. Coal was the cheapest and the main resource of England. During the mid 1800’s, road were immensely improved, turnpikes were created for easier transportation. Roads were improving time to time, towards the end of the Industrial revolution, large flat stones were used to built roads, ensuring the the roads are strong, safe and reliable. These advancements in the means of transportation, made travelling easier, safer and