How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to urbanization?

Answer 1

The precursor to Industrial revolution, French Revolution and the American War of Independence was the period of 'Renaissance' which started in Italy in 15th century and later moved northwards sweeping all of Europe. The period of Renaissance changed the complete outlook of the society in the social, cultural, political and economic field. It brought about ideological changes in almost all the spheres. The 'Catholic Curiosity' led to the development of 'New Scientific Method' which led to various discoveries and innovation. It was the 'New Scientific Method' which ultimately gave rise to Industrial revolution. It was marked by change from 'Subsistence society' to 'Monetary society' or Capitalist society. Mass production of factory goods changed the complete social structure. But the social changes were so rapid that society was not able to catchup with the changes. The result was huge amount of unrest in society which threatened social stability. Peasants moving to urban areas, growth of cities, adoption of nuclear family etc. were all opposed to traditions existing prior to Industrial society. It lead to rising number of suicides and violence.

Thus there was an urgent need to understand the cause of these social changes, and to provide some meaningful explanation for the increased problems. No other discipline was catering to the newly developed problems. These changed scenarios aided in the rise of 'Science of Society' i.e. 'Sociology' of which August Comte is considered the father.

Answer 2

by encouraging farmers to move from the country to cities to find factory work....................