(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of History

During the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built near rivers and canals to use water as a source of energy. With technological advancements, steam engines and later electricity began to replace hydraulic power. This allowed factories to be moved to more central locations closer to sources of raw materials and labor. This change in geographical space caused significant alterations in people's daily lives and the environment around cities. Considering the impacts of the Industrial Revolution on the displacement of factories and the reorganization of urban space, analyze how human actions in time and space altered the natural landscape and social relations. Also, reflect on the consequences of these changes for the environment and the quality of life of people who inhabited these regions before and after the industrial changes. Based on this analysis, discuss whether the observed transformations are examples of profound structural changes or simply the natural evolution of societies in a new economic and technological context.