Industrialization Through Today’s Eyes

The Industrial Revolution Through Todays Eyes

         The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century.  The Industrial Revolution began in United Kingdom, and spreaded throughout Europe, North America, and eventually the world.  This revolution changed technology, manufacturing, mining, transport, and agriculture.  Also this revolution had many major effects not only did it change society but is change everyday life and the climate of the world.  The Industrial Revolution was a major turning point in history and it changed how people see life.

         The Industrial Revolution brought about many benefits and disadvantages. Some benefits the industrial revolution brought about was it opened more factories therefore new jobs was created. And new technologies were created so mass production of goods grew.  Also the industrial revolution benefited working class men as well because laws were put together to better working conditions for them.  And not only that but it gave working class men political powers for instance working class men gained the rights to vote.  Also this revolution brought urbanization and increased the population for a healthier economy.  However the revolution had many disadvantages as well for instance it brought terrible hardship and unsanitary conditions.  Also it created low pay which led to a middle class and dismal living conditions.  But the worst disadvantage was it brought about child labor.

          The Industrial Revolution had a bad impact on the earth as well.  It has polluted the earth and has contributed to of global warming.  The millions of factories that were built used coal and other harmful substances to keep the factories running. Factories would run non-stop for endless hours which made it able for the harmful substances enter the atmosphere.  Which also effects the climate change of the world and climate change is the global climate pattern.  Also this explains why certain regions are a certain temperature as well.  Therefore this is how the harmful and dangerous substances of the industrial revolution has effected climate change and the earth.

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Online Global Textbook
http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Industrial_Revolution.html
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