Positive And Negative Effects Of The Industrial Revolution

Many people lived in small, run-down apartments in cities called tenements. Like the cities, these tenements were also overcrowded, with some homes showing “six children on a single fire escape” (Document 6). With long work hours, many families were unable to come home and see their children; they were essentially separated. Some even described themselves as “a stranger am I to my child; and he one to me” (Document 2) due to the family separation. Another horrid living condition within the cities was pollution. With coal being the main source of power, especially in factories, it could create pollution (Document 3). The pollution could eventually cause breathing problems for the people within the cities, making the living conditions even worse. Even the “fast travel of railroad” (Document 5) could contribute to pollution, since it also ran on coal. Like the machines in the factories, it could create pollution as well since the coal could release potential toxins into the air, worsening living conditions even

Despite the numerous jobs that were created during the Industrial Revolution, workers had to endure terrible conditions in order to make little money. Children had to work in factories in order to make ends meet, thus sacrificing their education. Problems that workers typically faced were lack of ventilation, no sunlight, and crowded spaces. These are all hazards that could compromise the health of workers. Working conditions were so bad that laborers had to create unions and strike so that way they could ensure that changes were made to factory life. This is another example of how the Industrial Revolution had no regard for the lives that it would cost to make a product. Poor working conditions and little pay allowed company owners to receive the maximum amount of income possible.

The Industrial Revolution began in the eighteenth century marking the transformation of economic power and productivity. Not only was there concentration on agriculture, as their main source of an economy, and started to concern themselves with commerce, trade, and exploration of new technologies. Working toward great financial success to make a profit. Even though the machinery was new the main power source was human labor. Production took place in homes and small workshops. The primary labor force was drawn specifically to the young, as the industrial revolution began in semi-normal locations. The effects of the Industrial revolution were harsh on children, and it made people feel like all they

The Industrial Revolution was the development of industry that occurred in Britain and Europe or the USA between the years 1750 to 1900. It introduced the development of machinery. It was characterised by the use of steam power, growth of factories, and mass production of manufactured goods. The steam train used to transport people or goods over long distances on land.

Another negative effect of the Industrial Revolution was the poor sanitary conditions in cities. When Friedrich Engels visited an English industrial city he stated in “The Conditions of the Working Class in England” that the streets are usually unpaved, full of holes, filthy and strewn with refuse due to the lack of gutters or drains. This caused the main river of Manchester to look coal black and be packed with stinking filth. The factories also led to pollution and poor air quality due to the open air vents and chimneys which released the pollution from the factory into the air. Many people who lived in these poor cities or slums were either the working class or the poor that had to struggle through these unsanitary conditions.

During the 1800’s the way people lived was not quite how we live today. Although some may argue that the way they lived back then was so much easier it actually caused a lot of humans to perish. Not only did they die from diseases, but also because there was a lack of sanitization. “Industrial growth brought with it a host of environmental pollution problems”, (Document 3). Imagine living in an environment with trash and waste just being dumped into the streets, compared

Dangerous factory conditions created a harmful environment for people, especially children, to work in. They had no safety and had a high risk for permanent deformities and injuries. Air and water pollution posed a high risk for health problems from breathing in the air and drinking the contaminated water. An enormous lack of labor restrictions allowed children that were of very young ages to work in dangerous environments, allotted long hours of consistent labor, and held a high probability of damaging family relationships. Although there were some positive effects and reforms through technology and health, I believe the industrialization period was mostly negative because it held consequences for people’s health and relationships, which I consider to be more important than any piece of technology the world has

The Industrial Revolution not only changed business and economics, but urban lifestyle. The changes occurring were mostly negative, however, and constructed a need for reform. These were times where the product and consumer demand drove business, not socialist working reforms This is all best seen in Manchester where worker’s living conditions deteriorated to improve the business until they were initially met with meager reform, all while the city kept expanding to accomodate. The worker’s living conditions largely deteriorated as Manchester was forced to expand.

England's previous success from the Agricultural Revolution gave leeway to the Industrial Revolution of the seventeenth and eighteenth hundreds. Previous landowners and investors of the Agricultural Revolution were able to start or participate Corporations and Businesses to seek great profit. New machinery and technological innovations were frequent due to the demand for faster, more efficient technology. Working class families, who were arguably the sole reason for the grand success of the Industrial Revolution, moved from their farms into crowded and dirty urban towns to work long hours in harsh factories for little pay in hopes of one day living a decent life, while the middle class gained many luxuries and lived lavish lifestyles

On the other end of the society scale, the working poor were working and living in unbearable conditions. There were no irrigation systems, running water or any way of preserving hygiene in the homes or the factories. The working poor lived in slums and tenements which were breeding grounds for diseases. In the book, “The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844” by Friedrich Engels, he states, “...at the end of the covered passage, a privy without a door, so dirty that the inhabitants can pass into and out of the court only by passing through foul pools of stagnant urine and excrement.” (page 78)1. This gives us a peek into the horrible unsanitary conditions that the working class were forced to endure while the business owners were living in beautiful mansions and summer houses.

Imagine a world without cars, phones, and radio. This world would feature children working in slums and trips that take twice the amount of time they would if one would have simply taken the train. Believe it or not, but this was how society was before Industrialization. It is argued whether or not Industrialization had a positive or negative impact on society, as it brought the dangerous world of child labor and several ill business practices. Despite these hardships, Industrialization had a greatly positive effect on society, as with it came the creation of child labor laws, the advancement in the mass production of goods, and technological advancements that changed our world forever.

There were many positive and negative outcomes of the Industrial Revolution. Some of the negatives was that there was pollution, terrible working conditions, and poverty. However, some of the positives would be new technological advancements and Labor Unions. As a result of The Industrial Revolution, there was more of a negative effect than a positive one.

Figures developed during the 1600 estimated that about a third of children born died before the age of nine. Undoubtedly, the number of those who reached adulthood was scarce, and additionally would have to fight for survival against lethal diseases to attain a longer lifespan. Mothers received further dangers particularly when conceiving. Lack of appropriate medical equipment meant that women easily suffered excess complications such as blood loss and the deadly bacterial infection puerperal fever. Furthermore, medical instruments spread bacterial infection and cross contamination as knowledge about sterilisation hadn’t been

The Industrial Revolution had many positive and negative impacts on society. The positive include cheaper clothes, more job opportunities, and improvement in transportation. And the negative would include exploitation of women and children, workers work long hours and environmental damages. These are just a few that I believe had an impact on the Industrial Revolution.

Negative Impacts of the Industrial Revolution Diana Taylor September 29, 2014 The Industrial Revolution did not start here in the United States it started in Britain and spread to other countries. The invention of the power – driven machinery took away the need for hand tools. Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin helped with the mass production of cloth along with the other inventions in spinning and weaving, giving the textile industry a great boost. (Withgott, J. (n.d.).