The Pros And Cons Of The Industrial Revolution
I believe there were both positives and negatives of the economic and social impact of the Industrial Revolution. On an economic aspect, the Industrial Revolution made making goods cheaper, so the prices dropped an more people could afford goods that they couldn't before. Everything before the Industrial revolution was hand made, which took a lot longer than the new machines that were watered powered. All of the factories opening up, offered tons of jobs for the people moving in the city. On the negative side, factories caused pollution, and they were unsanitary which caused diseases. People in the "working" class lost their jobs to machines and factories; small "cottage" industries were replaced too. Also, many factory owners who believed
in social Darwinism and rugged individualism did not care much for the welfare of their workers, so some of the young kids who worked became crippled and deformed. On a social aspect, the "Upper" and "Middle" classes benefited from the Industrial Revolution. The Middle class was made up of businessmen and other professionals. The larger the Industrial Revolution grew, the stronger the middle class got. Also, the middle and upper classes had better housing and food due to the cheaper price of goods. The better housing led to fewer diseases, a longer life, and a population increase. The population increase caused a sudden need for education. The sudden need of education led to individuals and groups to form new libraries, schools, and universities. The factory owners were interested in cheap work, so they hired women and children. The women were paid around $3.00 to $3.50 per work, less compared to men. The jobs raised women's and girl's independence, which would cause more women to move to the urban areas. In conclusion, although the Industrial revolution caused disease and suffering, it really helped America grow economically and socially.
in social Darwinism and rugged individualism did not care much for the welfare of their workers, so some of the young kids who worked became crippled and deformed. On a social aspect, the "Upper" and "Middle" classes benefited from the Industrial Revolution. The Middle class was made up of businessmen and other professionals. The larger the Industrial Revolution grew, the stronger the middle class got. Also, the middle and upper classes had better housing and food due to the cheaper price of goods. The better housing led to fewer diseases, a longer life, and a population increase. The population increase caused a sudden need for education. The sudden need of education led to individuals and groups to form new libraries, schools, and universities. The factory owners were interested in cheap work, so they hired women and children. The women were paid around $3.00 to $3.50 per work, less compared to men. The jobs raised women's and girl's independence, which would cause more women to move to the urban areas. In conclusion, although the Industrial revolution caused disease and suffering, it really helped America grow economically and socially.