The American Industrial Revolution
Hurting the people of America
Intro
The effect of the American Industrial Revolution changed the course of America but it came with two sides: pros and the cons. The Industrial Revolution was when America started to change into an Industrial country and machines started to replace hand- made tools. The cons definitely outweigh the pros. This is proven because the pros might be that women had job opportunities and that transportation was improved but there were many more cons such as child labor, terrible factory conditions, and long working hours.
Long Working Hours
People in the Industrial Revolution had long working hours and barely had time for their families. They also worked so hard and barely got any money.
Child Labor
Children had to do hard labor and do dangerous work. These kids got punished if they did not do there work.
Terrible Factory Conditions
There were terrible conditions and dangerous machines. Some workers had to clean the machine while it was running.
Conclusion
There are a lot of pros regarding the Industrial Revolution such as new inventions, new transportation, and women getting better opportunities. Although this is true I feel the cons just out way the pros.
Work cited:
1st picture: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFEwSyD5Ylk/Ux8JHudMP_I/AAAAAAAAAI4/PftOSQE_dtU/s1600/82864876.png
2nd picture: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/05/why-a-typical-work-day-is-eight-hours-long/
3rd picture: http://www.slideshare.net/lolaceituno/childhood-at-the-industrial-revolution-child-labour
4th picture: http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/USRA__Workers_Lives.htm
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