The Industrial Revolution Why Did It Happen This 3 page paper asks the question was the industrial revolution necessary and why did it happen. The paper includes elements such as the development of the period known as the enlightenment the way in which political and social though was changing with thinkers such as Adam Smith and the impact of population changes along with the ideas of Thomas Malthus. The different influences all come together the create the circumstances required for the industrial revolution to take place. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 16036 Industrial Revolution Society.doc Price: 26.85