Industrial Revolution: Social Impacts

Question 1

What happened after the revolutions changes?

Answer 1

Country Villages became deserted, due to urbanization.

Foreman, who supervised workers, causing conflicts between workers/employees.

This created a new social conflict and lead to a poorer quality of life.

Question 2

How was Working Life affected by the revolution?

Answer 2

• Increased Children and unskilled workers hiring.
• No unions to protect worker
• As a result many factory workers fell ill/died due to poor conditions.
• Living standard lowered due to factory systems.

Question 3

To what extent was Britain industrialized by 1800?

Answer 3

• Weaving not fully mechanized until 1800-1820
• Textiles were largely mechanized at the end of the period.
• London economy remained an un-mechanized, workshop economy.
• Coal was mechanized via pumps by late 18th century through 1820.