rld than the political revolutions of the era, because the Industrial Revolution affects on society and the family were longer lasting. The Industrial Revolution was a harsh period in time and these people endured so much pain and hardship, yet throughout it all, they managed to pull through and never give up. The family was greatly affected, but without the hard times that families of the industrial revolution went through, present society might not be in the same league as it is today. Modern society possibly owes a lot to those who lived through the industrial revolution not only in Great Britain but throughout the rest of Europe as well. ...