Ind. Rev. in Britain Flashcards
1
Q
changes on humans (physically)
A
got shorter; life expectancy lowered
2
Q
common and controversial job for many people (even children)
A
coal mining
3
Q
year of the first Factory Acts
A
1833
4
Q
what the Factory Acts did
A
forbid kids <9 to work; overall - regulated wages, hours, imploies, etc
5
Q
cons of ind. rev.
A
dehumanization (people feel like machines and dont have a specialty);
loss sense of community;
prostitution;
congested living;
bad working conditions
6
Q
pros of ind. rev.
A
military can grow;
easier access of materials;
entertainment (radio, shows, etc) - fun city life and night life