Question

Identify the incorrect statements about Industrial Revolution

1. The Luddites were a group of early 19th-century textile workers who opposed the introduction of machinery and automation in their industry.
2. The term "Industrial Revolution" was first coined by French historian Fernand Braudel.
3. The Industrial Revolution had a minimal impact on agricultural practices and productivity.
4. Child labor was widely prevalent during the Industrial Revolution, with many children working in factories

• A. None of these
• B. i only
• C. All
• D. i, iii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, iii, iv

The Industrial Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century, marked a significant shift in the way goods were produced.
• It rised primarily in Britain, before spreading to other parts of Europe and North America
• The Industrial Revolution was a major historical period characterized by the transition from agrarian and handicraft-based economies to industrialized and machine-based ones.
• It involved the widespread use of machinery, factories, and new manufacturing processes.

The Luddites & Industrial Revolution

• The Luddites were  a group of textile workers who protested against the use of machinery in the early 19th century.
• They believed that these machines threatened their jobs and livelihoods, leading to protests, machine-breaking, and sometimes violent actions against factories and machinery.

The term "Industrial Revolution"

• The term ‘Industrial Revolution’ was used by European scholars – Georges Michelet in France and Friedrich Engelsin in Germany.
• It was used for the first time in English by the philosopher and economist Arnold Toynbee
• He used it in the late 19th century to describe the period of significant industrial and technological change that began in Britain in the late 18th century.

Industrial Revolution & Agriculture

• Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on agriculture, transforming traditional farming methods and leading to significant changes in agricultural practices. 
• The development of machinery, such as the steam engine, the tractor, and various types of agricultural equipment, revolutionized farming.
• These machines made tasks like plowing, planting, harvesting, and threshing more efficient and less labor-intensive.

Child labor & Industrial Revolution

• Child labor was widespread during the Industrial Revolution, especially in factories and mines.
• Many children were forced to work long hours in harsh conditions, often without access to education or proper healthcare.
• Labor reform movements later sought to address and regulate child labor practices.