Modern conveniences, such as plumbing, police protection, lighting, heating, and motorized transportation, were made possible by the Industrial Revolution. Perhaps one of the most significant changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution is the urbanization of people and family structure. The Industrial Revolution is a perfect example of how, when society is faced with obstacles, it is forced to develop solutions to overcome them. Without the progress of the Industrial Revolution and some of the struggles and challenges it created, many of the conveniences, rights and opportunities we have today would not have been realized..