Industrial Revolution - Impacts

Question 1

What were some negative impacts of the IR?

Answer 1

• Work condition were sometimes terrible
• The gap between rich and poor widened
• Overcrowded town became a problem, especially with the spread of disease
• Poor treatment of employees due to lots of workers to choose from
• Child labour: especially because they could not get an education

Question 2

What were some positive impacts of the IR?

Answer 2

• Easier for people to find jobs
• Many businessmen became rich from the IR
• Living conditions were improved in some places (housing was sometimes provided for workers by employers)
• More goods available at reasonable prices
• Transport improved and make things easier
• Less agricultural dependence which was unreliable