USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which was not a positive result of the Industrial Revolution?
A
products were cheaper to buy
B
new inventions
C
quality of life improvement for the average person
D
overcrowding of cities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People living in such close proximity, fatigued by poor working conditions, and drinking unsafe water presented ideal conditions for outbreaks of typhus, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although there are several positives to the Industrial Revolution there were also many negative elements, including: poor working conditions, poor living conditions, low wages, child labor, and pollution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Industrial Revolution? Overhunting of large mammals .

Detailed explanation-4: -The Industrial Revolution had many positive effects. Among those was an increase in wealth, the production of goods, and the standard of living. People had access to healthier diets, better housing, and cheaper goods. In addition, education increased during the Industrial Revolution.

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