The Industrial Revolution may be defined as the application of power-driven

machinery to manufacturing. It had its beginning in remote times, and is still continuing

in some places. Industrialization went through basically the same process wherever and

whenever it occurred. Because of the Agricultural Revolution, an increase in population

as well as improvements of technology, the Industrial Revolution occurred. Russia and

Japan challenged the pattern of nineteenth century European domination. By 1914, both

had launched notable industrialization and accomplished other changes while preserving

their independence.

Russian and Japanese Industrialization revolved around the same methods.

Factories were built where large machines would be used. People moved to cities to find

jobs and urbanized. Tenements were filled with hundreds of people crammed together

under an affordable roof. Women and even kids were seen working with brutal

conditions. Much left work daily with twisted limbs in place...