The main impact of the Industrial Revolution on society was the transformative shift from agrarian economies to industrialized ones, leading to urbanization and societal changes. Beginning in the late 18th century, the Industrial Revolution introduced mechanization, increasing production rates and efficiency, which resulted in mass production. This shift led to the growth of factories and the migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of work, altering family structures and social dynamics. While it generated economic growth and new job opportunities, it also brought challenges such as poor working conditions, child labor, and environmental degradation, setting the stage for labor rights movements and social reforms.