Farming transitioned from hand tools to machines. This included the cotton gin; among other innovations. Farmers began cultivating larger areas with…
Category: Industrial Revolution
The “Hustle and Bustle”: an old saying associated with the Industrial Revolution
The phrase “hustle and bustle” originated in the 19th century. The Dutch word “hutselen” means “to shake”, while the word…
Industrial Revolution: A Different Way of Life
Before the Industrial Revolution, people worked in small-scale businesses. The two primary and predominant examples, are farming and artisan handicrafts.…
