ProgressWestern civilizations experienced many changes during the so-called "long" 19th century (1789-1914). These changes have all been designed for the better. Some were productive, some were not, but even mistakes led to progress. Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take three steps forward. Continuous progress only exists through failure, because you have to know what is wrong or not working in order to fix something. In this age of progressivism (political orientation towards progress for a better future), advances in the understanding of freedom, economic productivity, government roles, gender positions, entertainment, communication, as well as of science and technology aimed at improving the standard of living, have modified Western civilization. Western civilization has seen rampant and continuous progress in all important aspects of life thanks to the social, economic, intellectual and political advancements that have been brought to the fore. Change and progress were primarily aimed at improving living standards. During this period of progress, big changes and small changes were made, which made life even better. The industrial revolution was a great sign of progress. Although it began in the 18th century, it definitely spread until the 19th century, paving the way for continued modernization. The Industrial Revolution began in England and Europe because of the many new inventions and factories produced to accomplish tasks or to achieve new things. The development of cultivation increased the availability of food, which increased the population in England. The increase in population has only increased revenue for businesses due to the demand from more people. Financial changes like the central bank and the stock market... middle of paper ... it was survival of the fittest. People who survived had children or descendants who were adapted to the environment thanks to genes passed down from the fittest. As species have adapted more and more to their environment, this has caused them to produce offspring with the characteristics necessary to survive and this cycle continues over and over. This idea of ​​Darwin was called the theory of evolution. Darwin's thought processes led Gregor Mendell to learn how traits are passed down. He began his work in the science of genetics. Progress has also been made in chemistry and physics. John Dalton proposed theories that matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms, and elements contain only one type of atom with a specific weight. With the discoveries of John Dalton, Dmitri Mendeleev assembled the periodic table of elements organized by weight. Advances