Which economic activity was the first to be affected by the industrial revolution? a. textile manufacturing b. coal mining c. agriculture d. transportation

Textile manufacturing is the economic activity that was first affected by the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution occurred from 1760 to about 1840.

The Industrial Revolution saw textiles as the dominant industry for human employment. The Revolution began in Great Britain and many of the inventions were of British origin.

new communications technology has affected the way social movements are organized because nowadays, social movements rely on social networks and the media to get different people with a similar way of thinking in contact, and thus, get them to mobilize for a greater cause.

individuals only participate in collective action when they feel identified with it. is in this aspect that social media becomes relevant, because it guarantees communication among all individuals and organizes the social actions that are going to be carried out, i.e., the social movements.

in addition, being covered by the media is important to validate the message and make it relevant in the social agenda, as well as to reach more people who can share interests, appealing to public sympathy for their cause.

in conclusion, it is by social networks and social media that social movement is given birth; by connecting different individuals with similar ideas and organizing them to mobilize for a greater cause.