The industrialization of the 17th and 18th centuries 18th century Britain was a completely different place. It is said that the fastest thing on the planet was a galloping horse. People had to rely on themselves and their communities to provide the vast majority of things they needed. The main occupation of the time was agriculture. Clothing was produced locally, using animal skins and furs. As people were generally poor, nylon was not an option and cotton was not imported in large quantities. Educational facilities were also very poor, only the rich could count on private nannies and tutors. The few schools and universities there were not accessible to ordinary men and women. Politics was conducted on the basis of land ownership and earned military honors, while common women and men were given few rights over the rich and privileged. Therefore, life for them was a constant battle with famine, an evil landowner, a selfish politician, overwork, and sheer bad luck. It was power or nothing. For most people, life was limited to their village, with families living in the same place for generations, as they say, horizons were limited and life was slow. Daylight and the seasons governed the countryside. All this, however, was about to change. In 1769 James Watt invented the steam engine. At first, for several decades, its monopoly prevented notable development and kept prices high. However, it was in the 19th century that the real impact of steam began to be fully felt. Steam hit Britain like a nuclear bomb and changed the entire outlook of the country. It was faster and more powerful, and more importantly, it could operate without natural energy resources, such as water. Traction in the middle of paper… Life for a new urban dweller, at that time, was tough but exciting. As industrialization brought with it new inventions, manufacturing techniques, new types of roads, trains, and many other forms of communication, people's standard of living improved. Their horizons expanded and the entire country came closer with crushed borders. It has become easier for urban people to communicate and visit their families and friends in other areas. These people were experiencing one of the most prosperous and innovative periods in history. The downside of all this, however, was dealing with the changing environment and people's mindset. Rising populations and pollution have represented a grueling change for farmers and villagers accustomed to peaceful conditions and a family-oriented life. So, these were some of the changes brought about by industrialization.