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ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

What The Modern Age in El)rope (C) Industrial Revolution covers in ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The Modern Age in El)rope (C) Industrial Revolution

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Industrial Revolution: Meaning and Nature

  • The Industrial Revolution refers to changes in industry during the second half of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century.
  • It marked a shift from handwork to machine work.
  • It also marked a shift from domestic production to factory production.
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Causes of the Industrial Revolution in England

  • Congenial atmosphere after the Renaissance and Reformation encouraged freedom of thought and experimentation.
  • Invention of machinery started the industrial change.
  • John Key invented the Flying Shuttle, which increased the speed of weaving and made broad cloth weaving possible by one person.
3

Capitalism

  • Capitalism is the economic system in which the means of production are owned by private individuals or groups.
  • The owner of capital is called a capitalist.
  • Capital is money invested for producing articles in a factory, buying machinery and raw material, and selling finished goods in the market.
4

Causes and Effects of Capitalism

  • Industrial Revolution increased national wealth and raised the standard of living.
  • Population increased because living conditions improved and death rates declined.
  • The enclosure law forced small farmers to sell land or seek work elsewhere.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Industrial Revolution and its economic consequences

Definition of Industrial RevolutionPeaceful character of the RevolutionBeginning in EnglandCauses of the Industrial Revolution in EnglandInventions and inventorsGrowth of capitalismImpact of capitalismRise of socialism

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