Artifact 10 (Urbanization essay)

Why a lot of people moved from countrysides to cities in 19th century? Let's try to find out what was going on in Britain in 19th century. When industrialization and urbanization were born in Britain machines were introduced. Before that all workers worked by themselves, all clothes and things were handmade. Machinery also destroyed the hand-lace making which once flourished in the South Midlands. Anyway all local handcrafts also suffered. Soon Machines replaced workers. That's why The Luddities were attacking machines in factories. Usually women and children were working on the machines, it was hard work because machines were dirty, hard to use and not safe. Children's and women's had a full workday with short breaks for food. But why people moved to cities? The answer is because they tryed to find a better places to live and work, they tryed to find a better life. In cities they found jobs with higher paying. Lower wages for agrucaltural labors came because of enclosure of farmland. Mass moving to cities cased an overpopulation in cities. The most important city in the time of industrialization and urbanization was London, but Lancashire, Yorkshire and Manchester were very important centers of industry in Britain too.

1. a) Which main topic does the artifact relate to? In what ways?

A: The main idea of this topic is: Industrialization and urbanization in Britain in 19th century.

    b) Which other main topics does it also relate to?

A: This artifact relates to all another artifacts.

2. Why did you choose this artifact, and how much time did you spend creating and/or processing it?

A: i choose it because it's number 10 it comes after artifact 9. I spent a lot of time to understand what this topic about.

3. What insights and understanding have you gained from the creation and/or processing of this artifact?

A: I understand that industrialization in Britain was not only a good time but also bad things too.

4. Does this artifact reflect your best work and/or ideas? Why, or why not?

A: I think it's good artifact.

5. Rate this artifact on a scale of -5 to 5(0 is neutral) for the following 4 criterion:

    a) Impact on the quality of your Portfolio

    b) Impact on your level of happiness/enjoyment

    c) Impact on your learning

    d) Level of creativity and originality

A: a) 4

    b) 4

    c) 5

    d) 2

6. Any additional comments.

A: I have no idea..