Technological, economic, and social changes during the Industrial Revolution reshaped societies, changed people’s lives, and created global connections that continue to influence the world today.

The Industrial Revolution was a period of major changes in the way products are made. It took place more than 200 years ago and greatly affected the way people lived as well as the way they worked.

The Industrial Revolution, which took place between 1750 - 1900, was a period of great change in Britain.

A variety of resources on topics related to the industrial revolution via the Ebsco platform.

The shift from working at home to working in factories in the early 18th century brought with it a new system of working. Long working hours, fines and low wages were rife in the workplace.

Steam power was one of the most significant developments of the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) in Britain.

The new Poor Law ensured that the poor were housed in workhouses, clothed and fed. Children who entered the workhouse would receive some schooling. In return for this care, all workhouse paupers would have to work for several hours each day.

If you have no idea what invention you might like to learn about, this timeline on Wikipedia should give you some suggestions to start your thinking...

Books in the Library about inventions can be found in the Non-Fiction section at 609.

Resources and links on Globalisation including container shipping, supply chain, anti-globalisation, etc.

Economic sharing has long been central to human civilisation by strengthening the social fabric of societies, improving levels of well-being and promoting social equity.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries.

Is fair trade fair? Does globalisation support workers?

For more than 30 years Aotearoa was beset by warfare as Māori hapū and iwi made use of new gunpowder weapons to settle old disputes with rivals. It’s estimated 50 thousand people were directly affected - killed, injured, enslaved, or forced to migrate from traditional lands.

The 10 greatest changes of the past 1,000 years for the modern world

The global manufacturing landscape is changing as trading patterns adjust due to conflict, import controls and the political environment.

The development over time of systematic techniques for making and doing things.

Innovation is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.

The development over time of systematic techniques for making and doing things.

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