What exactly were all the realities of the first industrial revolution, when machines replaced manual labor?

The first industrial revolution had a devastating impact, and could even be said to have changed the pattern and form of the world at that time.

First of all, the biggest impact is definitely the handicraft industry, the first industrial revolution completely changed the production situation. It made the production efficiency greatly improved, which we can learn from the modern history of China. The biggest reason for the first Western invasion of China was that the West was hit by the Industrial Revolution.

There was a serious accumulation of various items that could not be sold. It caused the accumulation of the country and even became a burden. And China's large population and land is a solution to the problem. But the Qing government at that time refused to switch, only allowed them to trade in Guangdong, which also had the first British invasion of China. And for the world, the whole pattern of the world was also affected. The industrial revolution in the western countries made the western countries more and more powerful, which even appeared the pattern of the west is strong and the east is weak, at that time, Britain can be said to have captured a lot of countries as colonies.

For example, in India, the whole country was a British colony. Britain was also known as the Sunset Empire at that time, so you can imagine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the world.

Of course, the first industrial revolution was also a shock to new ideas and old cultures, as well as a collision of ideas. For this I believe we should experience more y, after all, the closed country gave us a deep impression.

The first industrial revolution also led to the further dismantling of feudal society and freer trade. It also gave rise to the bourgeoisie and proletariat that now exist in the West.

The Industrial Revolution was a revolution in science and technology, and had nothing to do with any ''ism'', and even less to do with any ''political reform''. At present, individual countries have gone through the 2.0 and 3.0 stages of the Industrial Revolution and have now entered the 4.0 era of the Industrial Revolution ~ the Information Age. However, there is basically no qualitative change in their political systems. For example, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and other countries are basically like this.

Of course, the leap forward in science and technology may have an impact on the political system, even a huge impact. For example, in the information revolution, it is difficult to continue to mix with a political system of very low transparency that attempts to absolutely close and control the dissemination of information with a view to fooling the public.

So the industrial revolution, which has nothing to do with any doctrine, has always been conducive to the advancement of human society in a progressive, bright and advanced direction. That's why it's the scientists and technologists who benefit mankind, not some politicians who use politics for personal gain.

In general, the first industrial revolution was painful for the world, but it was more a sign of progress. The benefits outweighed the drawbacks if treated fairly.