Factors During The Industrial Revolution

The sacrifice of health and poor work hours during the Industrial Revolution eventually led to the advanced high tech life we live. The Revolution strengthened the economy by making production easier and quicker allowing for more money to be made. The Revolution really struck ground in a new type of technology which influenced the devices we still use today. Finally sacrifices of health further allowed for the industrial revolution to thrive. Although the Industrial Revolution brought disease and poor living conditions, ultimately the Industrial Revolution was a progressive time because of advancement in the economics, technology, and the cultural exchange which affected people worldwide.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of advancement in England starting in about the mid-1700s and ending in the early 1800s. It was known as the Industrial Revolution due to the advancement in textiles and the opening of many factories in big cities. The revolution began in England because of the vast amount of natural resources and the open land. During this time there were some exceptions in the factories
Although the factories were seen as, “...nurseries of disease and vice,” these diseases were due to poor habits by the people such as pouring waste into their drinking water. As for child abuse during this time, “...abuse is the exception, not the rule.” This quote shows how although there were allegations of abuse it was still accepted amongst most. The final example of accusations during this time were the long work hours. During the Revolution work started, “...from 5 in the morning to 9 or 10 at night…” although this quote explains how the work hours were tough, accusations can’t be made as laws about work hours and pay didn’t exist in this day in age. The common people suffered to further benefit their personal lives, the economy, and