Tuesday, March 18, 2014

How did the Industrial Revolution affect migration patterns during this period?

The Industrial Revolution opened job opportunities around the world. This was especially true in British and Indian factories, where people who looked for these opportunities were able to participate in the jobs they desired. However, in places such as India, not enough job spots were open for the entire population, or even the majority, which forced many to migrate to the rural area. New modes of transportation such as the train, steamboat, and automobile also allowed for quicker transportation over both land and sea. In England and China, many workers transported themselves to work in the textile factories each day with the automobile.

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  1. Maybe a map of migration patterns during this time would be helpful...

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