THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
how it destroyed america
The Cons and the Pros
The Industrial Revolution changed American history, The industrial revolution had many negative and positive effects on the industrial revolution some positive effects that happened were job opportunities for women, inventions were created, and transportation improved. But there were many negative things that happened during the industrial Revolution. These negative aspects outweigh the positive.
Long Work Hours
During the Industrial Revolution many people were working in factories trying to earn money to help their family. Many workers would start work at 6am and did not end their day until 8pm.
Child Labor
In this time period many children were forced to work in factories just so their parents could get money, which isn't fair. Many children died or got hurt because of the dangerous situations they were put in.
Poor Factory Conditions
In this era people were working in factories, many of the workers got hurt. When you got hurt and could not work anymore, bosses would fire you and you can never work again. In some cases, workers died because the boss either killed them or they got caught up in a machine.
Conclusion
Although the Industrial Revolution has many pros such as inventions, transportation, and jobs opportunities, the cons still outweigh them. Long working hours, child labor, and dangerous factory conditions negatively impacted society during the Industrial Revolution, and it still effects society today.
Citations
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Information:
http://www.history.com/topics/child-labor
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30532463
http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/12/technology/foxconn-labor/
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