Daily life in late 18th-century and early 19th-century Britain was most immediately affected by which of the following? A. the French Revolution B. the American Revolution C. the Scientific Revolution D. the Industrial Revolution

D. the Industrial Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century and spread during the early 19th century, had the most immediate and profound impact on daily life in Britain. The transformation from an agrarian and handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture changed not only the way goods were produced but also the everyday experiences of people.
• The Industrial Revolution brought about the rise of factories, significant technological advancements, the rapid growth of cities as people migrated from rural areas to urban centers for work, and changes in social structures. This period saw the massive expansion of the coal, iron, rail, and textile industries.
• Transportation systems improved due to the development of the steam engine, leading to the construction of extensive railway and canal networks. These innovations vastly altered the pace, nature, and geography of work, as well as the rhythm of daily life, making Britain the world's leading commercial nation by the mid-19th century.