Positive And Negative Effects Of Neolithic Revolution On Society
McLean Carlin
Mrs. Halloran
Global History
4/20/14
Throughout time, civilizations have developed significant technological innovations. These technological innovations have had both positive and negative effects on society or on mankind as a whole. The Neolithic Revolution was one of history's greatest changing points. The scientific developments made during the time period, such as domestication, effected humans enormously. Another major advancement in technology came during the Industrial Revolution with the creation of the factory system. Both developments had their positive and negative impacts on society that came along with the changes they brought. The Neolithic Revolution which happened circa 10,000 BC was a fundamental change in the way humans lived their lives. they changed from leading a nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering to a farming and permanent settlements. Domestication was the reason this was all …show more content…
When the factory system was first introduced it had many flaws in it. The conditions for workers inside the factories were awful, they had very long day with little pay. The factories were unsafe, dirty and dimly lit. Even both boy and girl children worked in these conditions, some as young as eight years old. Many workers were injured or even killed due to the hazardous conditions. Factory systems also brought a lot of economic prosperity to Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Because of mass production prices were able to be lowered on the produced goods. Also as the revolution grew, business grew as well. business owners were able to sell shares of their company to stock holds who shared in the earnings of the company. The factories also helped employ many people because the jobs offered required little skill. While there were negatives of the factory system there were also just as many positives
Mrs. Halloran
Global History
4/20/14
Throughout time, civilizations have developed significant technological innovations. These technological innovations have had both positive and negative effects on society or on mankind as a whole. The Neolithic Revolution was one of history's greatest changing points. The scientific developments made during the time period, such as domestication, effected humans enormously. Another major advancement in technology came during the Industrial Revolution with the creation of the factory system. Both developments had their positive and negative impacts on society that came along with the changes they brought. The Neolithic Revolution which happened circa 10,000 BC was a fundamental change in the way humans lived their lives. they changed from leading a nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering to a farming and permanent settlements. Domestication was the reason this was all …show more content…
When the factory system was first introduced it had many flaws in it. The conditions for workers inside the factories were awful, they had very long day with little pay. The factories were unsafe, dirty and dimly lit. Even both boy and girl children worked in these conditions, some as young as eight years old. Many workers were injured or even killed due to the hazardous conditions. Factory systems also brought a lot of economic prosperity to Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Because of mass production prices were able to be lowered on the produced goods. Also as the revolution grew, business grew as well. business owners were able to sell shares of their company to stock holds who shared in the earnings of the company. The factories also helped employ many people because the jobs offered required little skill. While there were negatives of the factory system there were also just as many positives