Industrial revolution

The industrial revolution began in England in the middle of the 18th century before gradually spreading to different parts of the world. It is characterized as a period when new technologies were introduced, bringing about socio-economic upheavals as societies entered a new age of industrial capitalism. These changes occurred in Canada during the 19th century, when growing numbers of men and women were heading to the factories and workshops of cities such as Montreal and Toronto. This rapid industrialization led to social problems, which in turn sparked efforts aimed at improving working conditions.