The Industrial Revolution
Lauren Yates
What was the Industrial Revolution?
The Industrial Revolution was a time period in which people started using machines instead of animals. A lot of people came up with new inventions. Some people were forced to work in factories with horrible working conditions and people would get treated with major disrespect. The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain or Europe.
Inside a factory
This is how packed it was in a factory. Everyone was cramped into the factory trying to work while getting paid less than minimum wage.
Cotton gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793. After inventing this, picking cotton and peeling the seeds out of it was a lot easier, a lot faster, and a lot less harmful. :)
How did the Industrial Revolution affect life?
The Industrial Revolution made it to where you did not have to do everything with your bare hands. You could make what you needed quicker in the factories
Working Conditions
What were the working conditions like in the factories during the Industrial Revolution?
The working conditions in the factories were so bad that sometimes they were dangerous. In many rooms, the air has particles of dust and it is dangerous if you breathe too much of the air in. Also some of the littler kids get sprayed with water so they are constantly cold and wet.
What was child labor and the conditions of it?
Child labor is when you take a kid under the age limit and make them work. The child labor conditions were horrible. They would often have to work 10-14 hours a day in harmful conditions. This prevented them from attending school during the day