WORLD HISTORY

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all of the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution:
A
pollution
B
overcrowded cities
C
poor working conditions
D
increase in wages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As many as 16 people were living in a single room and sharing a single privy. The lack of clean water and gutters overflowing with sewage from basement cesspits made workers and their families vulnerable to infectious diseases such as cholera.

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: -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-4: -Some of the drawbacks included air and water pollution and soil contamination that resulted in a significant deterioration of quality of life and life expectancy. Industrialization also exacerbated the separation of labor and capital.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pollution, ecological consequences, and atmospheric changes are all negative products of industrial practices. Climate change and global warming are now forcing us to adapt the way we perform industry.

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