why or why not??
2006-10-30 12:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in the history of mankind. It changed the Western world as well as Europe from a basically rural and agricultural society to an urban and industrial society. Industrialization brought many material benefits, such as the first commercial steam engine, coal and iron which provided power to drive the steam engines and was needed to make iron for tools to build bridges and ships. Also the power driven machinery in the textile industry, steam-powered looms for weaving.
The Industrial Revolution caused great changes in people's way of life. People knew they were in the midst of a nationwide economic and social revolution. Education and political privileges, which once had belonged to the upper class, spread to the growing middle class.
2006-10-30 12:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Industrial Revolution Improvements
2016-12-16 13:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by paschal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the industrial revolution had more pros than cons. The industrial revolution brought with it the introduction of factories, and many new technologies such as railroads, which led to better communication and a means for transportation. People were able to make more money as the wife would stay at home and work the fields and domestic work, while the husband would likely go to work in the factory. This led to the people have better and more food to eat. However, the factories at this time were extremely unsafe and many many people died on the job. Also because there was such a demand for people to work in these factories the people were not paid very well because the factory owners knew they would have workers no matter what and they could afford to pay them cheaply. The industrial revolution also brought with it the introduction of pollution which in Britain especially led to many people dying and becoming extremely sick from the air pollution. Its such a toss up, but personally for myself I would say that the industrial revolution improved the quality of life because I would much rather be in the position that I am in right now than be a peasant farmer. HOWEVER, if you are asking if it improved the quality of life for the people AT THAT TIME, I am unsure. Many people at that time liked their lives and were perfectly happy being peasant farmers. Therefore, the introduction of the industrial revolution may or may not have improved the quality of life for the people at that time. In my opinion I would say it did though.
2006-10-30 12:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by trs_shortie9 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's up to each individual. Is driving a car better than a horse and buggy? Do you like airconditioning or do you prefer 110 in the shade? Is stronger bridges ( iron ), better roads, long distance travel, and numerous inventions that had a direct impact on saving lives important to you? How about the ability to farm and harvest100x more farmland and have the option to immediately ship and sale the crop? Is the prospect of always being able to find a job an improvement,,,, if you aren't to proud to work? This reply could go on forever. Personally I say yes,, but I prefer the modern day life over what our forefathers had to endure.
2006-10-30 12:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by mrh in wichita 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That can be opinion. It may also depend on ones status. Are you an immigrant working long hours for low wages or are you the upper middle class?
What does "improve" mean? More time with family? Money? The ability to buy mass produced goods? You have a lot to consider before you take a stand on this one.
2006-10-30 12:36:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A shooting type of civil war/revolution? Hmmm... the Malibu People's Revolutionary Movement vs. Ft Hood.. where, as a betting man, to put my money?
2016-03-19 01:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋