WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was one positive impact of the Industrial Revolution?
A
A drop in work place injuries
B
a drop in unemployment
C
a rise in wages
D
better mass production of goods
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Industrial Revolution shifted from an agrarian economy to a manufacturing economy where products were no longer made solely by hand but by machines. This led to increased production and efficiency, lower prices, more goods, improved wages, and migration from rural areas to urban areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mass production in factories made it possible to manufacture goods more cheaply and quickly. Huge markets for these goods were opening up in the new cities, and in the lands that the European nations were conquering and settling overseas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The positive characteristics of industrialization include economic growth, a more efficient division of labor, and a growth spurt in technological innovation.

Detailed explanation-4: -These major impacts of the Industrial Revolution led to many societal improvements such as: ending child labor, improved working and living conditions, worker’s rights and the growth of labor unions.

Detailed explanation-5: -It increased job opportunities. The industrial revolution made it possible for more people to have jobs. It inspired innovation. Production levels increased. Competition was created. It improved processes in virtually any sector. It reduced the influences of borders. 22-Jun-2017

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