The Industrial The Industrial RevolutionRevolution

Population of Britain in 1750

6 million

Population of Britain in 1851

21 million

Population of London in 1750

500,000

Population of London in 1851

3 million

Families in agriculture in 1750

65% of population

Families in agriculture in 1851

25% of population

Advantages of the Industrial Advantages of the Industrial RevolutionRevolution

Goods were able to be produced much Goods were able to be produced much more cheaply. more cheaply.

Greater job opportunities Greater job opportunities Increase in wealth and in general the Increase in wealth and in general the

quality of life quality of life Technology- new inventions make life Technology- new inventions make life

easier and more efficienteasier and more efficient Improved farming methodsImproved farming methods

What were the COSTS of the What were the COSTS of the Industrial Revolution?Industrial Revolution?

Terrible living conditions for the Industrial working classTerrible living conditions for the Industrial working class Tenements- dirty & crowdedTenements- dirty & crowded Spread of diseasesSpread of diseases

Harsh working conditions in factories and minesHarsh working conditions in factories and mines Hours were long (12-16 hours, 6-7 days per week)Hours were long (12-16 hours, 6-7 days per week) Rare breaksRare breaks Injuries caused by machines with no safety devicesInjuries caused by machines with no safety devices If sick or injured on the job- you lose your jobIf sick or injured on the job- you lose your job Unhealthy workplace Unhealthy workplace Mines- darkness, dust, explosions, back-breaking workMines- darkness, dust, explosions, back-breaking work Worker protests (sometimes violent)Worker protests (sometimes violent)

Child LaborChild Labor Children started working at age 7 or 8 (some even as young as 5)Children started working at age 7 or 8 (some even as young as 5) Children needed to work to help familyChildren needed to work to help family

What are the effects of the What are the effects of the Industrial Revolution?Industrial Revolution?

Urbanization-Urbanization- rise of large cities & rise of large cities & exchange of new ideasexchange of new ideas

Increase in human population-Increase in human population- Why? Why? More food, better hygiene, improved More food, better hygiene, improved medical care = people are healthier medical care = people are healthier

New social class-New social class- industrial middle class industrial middle class

Cripples in the Yard of the Children's Home in London

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Your OpinionYour Opinion

Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing Was the Industrial Revolution a blessing or a curse? Explain. or a curse? Explain.