The First Industrial Revolution

New energy sources were created to transform raw materials into goods more quickly.

The mechanical clock, created in the 13th century, stopped being used only to control the monks 'daily prayers and became part of the essential accessories of individuals.

Some authors argue that the Third Phase of the Industrial Revolution occurred in the second half of the 20th century.

Slowly laws were created to establish minimum ages for child work, because of the exploitation of children, which moved many people with a humanitarian sense.

The technological transformations make possible the expansion of productive forces, the creation of alternative energy sources, and advances in various areas of knowledge.

The cotton cloth industry stood out.

James Watt started this process by inventing the steam engine. This new technology began to be used in the textile industry and transportation, starting the Age of Machines.

The Social Problems: The emergence of class society did not solve the problems and tensions caused by social inequalities.

Industrial development established a system of competition in which companies strove to maximize their profits.

Social transformations: The old testament society gave way to a class society.

All these transformations created a progressive world different from the Old Regime. James Watt started this process by inventing the steam engine.