Industrialization transformed economies and societies from "summary" of The Story of Mankind (Updated Edition) (Liveright Classics) by Hendrik Willem van Loon,John Merriman
The shift from agrarian societies to industrialized economies marked a significant turning point in human history. With the advent of new technologies and the rise of factories, the way people lived and worked was forever changed. Industrialization brought about a rapid increase in production, leading to a surplus of goods and a boom in trade. This economic transformation had far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the way goods were produced and distributed but also the structure of societies themselves. As factories sprang up and cities grew, people flocked to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. The rural way of life gave way to a more urbanized existence, as people left the countryside behind to pursue work in the factories. This mass migration of people from rural to urban areas had a profound impact on society, altering the social fabric and creating new dyn...
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