The Industrial Revolution led to the formation of many social improvements in society as it came to an end. Many people, appalled at the living conditions in the industrial cities' slums, began to lobby for more sanitary conditions. Gradually, water and sewer systems came to the cities, alleviating some of the sanitary problems. Child labor laws also came into being, protecting young children who were often forced into brutal working conditions because their families relied on them for income. Other social improvements including improving working conditions in the factories, which were often extremely dangerous because of all the workers and machinery in such close proximity. Eventually, eight-hour workdays were established, and the payment of funds to workers who were killed or injured were established.

Social conditions changed rapidly with the growth of the cities, and that is why social changes had to occur in society. There was more public relief and unemployment much later, when the real influence of the Industrial Revolution began to be realized. The economy of Britain grew tremendously thinks to the Industrial Revolution, but more importantly, the social conditions of the workers gradually began to improve, even if it took decades after revolution first began. Thus, the revolution touched every aspect of life in Great Britain....

It became larger, more successful, with bigger cities, more social problems, more influence on world trade, and far less dependency on rural agriculture. It became a world player, where it remains even today.
In conclusion, the Industrial Revolution was one of the most profound events in British history. It created a new urban economy based on cities bustling with people and factories, compared to a rural economy based on agriculture and cottage industry. It changed the way people looked at work forever, and it greatly added to the British economy and trade around the world. It also changed the social aspects of the country, from creating large, dirty, urban areas to working conditions that would require much change and legislation. The Industrial Revolution really changed just about every aspect of British society, from how people lived and worked, to how they traveled, how goods were transported, and how British dealt with the growing challenges of trade, tariffs, and economic growth. The Industrial Revolution really transformed the country, and the world.

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