The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and it was marked by a change where individuals worked. As opposed to working on the land as done in previous times, individuals were now working in manufacturing. Many people moved to cities in search of work. This time period was also marked by innovative methods to manufacture goods, which mean that items produced were cheaper and more quickly made than ever before. The Industrial Revolution was a time period known for being the beginning of efficiency through the use of new methods and materials.