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Industrial Revolution Short Term Effects

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The Industrial Revolution began in Great in late 1700’s. Where many inventions increased the manufactured goods. Soon, people all over the country were turning to more complex machines that could perform tasks faster and more efficiently than human labor alone. In the Industrial Revolution there were many impacts and effects. Both short term and long term positives and with that always comes negatives. The short term negatives included child labor, poor working conditions, untreated human waste, deaths and hygiene issues. Also short term positives such as less deaths at birth, more produced goods and increased life expectancy. Along with short term effects also came long term impacts. The negative long terms impacts include population growth, …show more content…

There were many inventions created to make life a lot easier, the main inventions were the steam engine. The steam engine was used in many industrial settings but mainly for mining. Another great invention was the cotton gin which is a machine which separates cotton fibers rom their seeds. This helped in making many cotton goods such as clothing during the industrial revolution. As well as inventions transport was improved and brought in. The improvement of living standards and education were raised very high. All children must now get a basic education and were all forced to take part in schooling. Working conditions improved majorly with safety. The working conditions for people during this time were now safer and more enjoyable. Hygiene improved rapidly as sewer systems improved during time. Soon after time better food and diet was found as there was a big change in the food produced as well as farming and crops. Many people discovered better medicine which helped with both children and adults’ health which meant better living. Even though the medicine back in the industrial revolution is limited compared to the medicine in our world today, the medicine they had helped in many ways and

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