The Harmful Effects Of Industrial Revolution On American Society

The industrial revolution had a number of consequences on the entire set up of the American civilization whose effects are still felt to the present moment. The effects triggered both productive as well as harmful effects on the contemporary American society.
The industrial revolution led to the development of cities and other metropolises as a result of rural to urban migration that was sparked by the people’s need to move closer to the industries so as to acquire job opportunities (Lehrman). The growth of cities was also motivated by the expanded infrastructural facilities such as roads and railways that were necessitated by the need for people and raw material to move in and out of the new factories such coal mining and refineries.
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