Cold War Draft
Dominique Little June, 20 2013
West Civ II Essay One
Spring 2013
What were the conditions of work in the industrial revolution? What solutions were offered to correct perceived problems?
The Industrial Revolution, took place from in the 18th to 19th centuries. It was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in Europe and America became industrial and urban. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 1700s, manufacturing was often done in people’s homes, using hand tools or basic machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries, along with the development of the steam engine, played central roles in the Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation, communication and banking. While industrialization brought about an increased level and range of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for some, it also resulted in harsh employment and living conditions for the poor and working classes.
The Industrial Revolution brought on a larger level and variety of factory-produced goods and raised the standard of living for many people, mainly for the middle and upper classes. However, life for the poor and working classes continued to be filled with challenges. Wages for those who worked in factories were low and working conditions could be dangerous and repetitive. Unskilled workers had little job security and were easily replaceable. Children were part of the labor force and often worked long hours and were used for highly hazardous tasks like cleaning the machinery. It was quite common for workers to work 12 hours or more a day, in the hot and physically exhausting work places. fatigue naturally leads to the workers becoming slothful
West Civ II Essay One
Spring 2013
What were the conditions of work in the industrial revolution? What solutions were offered to correct perceived problems?
The Industrial Revolution, took place from in the 18th to 19th centuries. It was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in Europe and America became industrial and urban. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 1700s, manufacturing was often done in people’s homes, using hand tools or basic machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries, along with the development of the steam engine, played central roles in the Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation, communication and banking. While industrialization brought about an increased level and range of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for some, it also resulted in harsh employment and living conditions for the poor and working classes.
The Industrial Revolution brought on a larger level and variety of factory-produced goods and raised the standard of living for many people, mainly for the middle and upper classes. However, life for the poor and working classes continued to be filled with challenges. Wages for those who worked in factories were low and working conditions could be dangerous and repetitive. Unskilled workers had little job security and were easily replaceable. Children were part of the labor force and often worked long hours and were used for highly hazardous tasks like cleaning the machinery. It was quite common for workers to work 12 hours or more a day, in the hot and physically exhausting work places. fatigue naturally leads to the workers becoming slothful