HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Many suffered from poverty and harsh living and working conditions.
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Many left to work on farms, leaving gaps in industrial jobs.
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Many boycotted the purchase of industrial goods, hurting the economy.
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Many immigrated to other nations and passed along British secrets of industry.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The workers were burdened with problems like low wages, long working hours, unhygienic working and living conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The working conditions in factories were often harsh. Hours were long, typically ten to twelve hours a day. Working conditions were frequently unsafe and led to deadly accidents. Tasks tended to be divided for efficiency’s sake which led to repetitive and monotonous work for employees.
Detailed explanation-3: -In response to poor working conditions, labor movements organized alliances known as unions and pushed for reforms. Reform movements happened around the world but started in Britain and the United States. They focused on labor rights, social welfare, women’s rights, and working to end slavery.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Explains that there were many problems in russia after the industrial revolution, such as poor working conditions, overpopulation, poor sanitation, and starvation. Explains how the sherman anti-trust act was passed to solve the monopoly problem. unions fought for worker’s rights and gave them more power.