Talk:Industrial Revolution

Should there be a section discussing how the IR propelled Europe's position in the world and this drove imperialism? [1] [2] [3] Sorry I'm not that knowledgeable about this, I'm sure there are much better sources. Alexanderkowal (talk) 15:21, 22 May 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

I would say no to talking about the IR effects on imperialism after the IR but a paragraph or couple of sentences in the causes for Britain section talking about the wealth that came with the britsh empire which may have helped setting the IR into motion but I would have to go look for sources to back that up Pikachubob3 (talk) 01:14, 2 September 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

That is discussed in the lede. AdvancedTechResearcher (talk) 23:18, 15 September 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

I'm curious as to why the see also was removed from the United States section that linked to the page for the history of Lowell (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=History_of_Lowell,_Massachusetts&oldid=1223854972). It was the largest and among the first of the centers of the revolution in the US. Goofmack (talk) 22:19, 1 June 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

This sentence:

An economic recession occurred from the late 1830s to the early 1840s when the adoption of the Industrial Revolution's early innovations, such as mechanised spinning and weaving, slowed as their markets matured; and despite the increasing adoption of locomotives, steamboats and steamships, and hot blast iron smelting.

is grammar mistake 71.241.215.82 (talk) 23:28, 9 December 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. RudolfRed (talk) 00:46, 10 December 2024 (UTC) [reply ]

Add a new subsection to Industrialisation beyond Great Britain -> Europe (Spain), the text is a summary from es:Revolución industrial en España

The Industrial Revolution in Spain began in the 18th century but progressed more slowly and unevenly compared to other European nations. Early growth occurred in Catalonia, where cotton production and ironworks expanded, driven by accumulated capital and strong external demand.

In the 19th century, industrialization accelerated, especially in Catalonia, Asturias and the Basque Country, supported by foreign investment and the adoption of new technologies. The construction of railways, starting in the 1840s, played a pivotal role in connecting regions and facilitating the transportation of goods, which boosted industrial activity.

During the same century, the Catalan textile industry experienced substantial growth. The introduction of spinning and weaving machinery and the establishment of factories turned cotton and linen production into key economic activities for the region. Meanwhile, the Basque Country saw rapid expansion in the steel industry, leveraging abundant iron ore deposits and foreign investments. In Andalusia, the exploitation of minerals —particularly copper, lead, and pyrite in the province of Huelva and Malaga— attracted foreign capital, but limited infrastructure and dependence on external investors constrained development.

Spain's heavy reliance on external funding and a lack of domestic resources limited the overall scope of industrial development. Furthermore, political instability during the Spanish War of Independence and the Carlist Wars slowed industrial progress.

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. LizardJr8 (talk) 23:05, 23 January 2025 (UTC) [reply ]