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Tuesday, September 4, 2007

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the IR (without the ugly)


The Good


  • Products were produced very quickly and efficiently.

  • Many people were given jobs at factories.

  • Many new items were invented.

  • Items were less limited, as they were mass produced.
  • Many business owners made a lot of money.
  • Many inventions occurred during the IR and they made work easier for many people.
  • Gave people opportunities to support families.

The Bad



  • Many people lost their homes and farms.

  • At factories, life was extremely harsh.

  • Children as young as four were forced to do dangerous jobs in factories.

  • Families made very little money from factory work.
  • Many accidents took place at factories and mills.
  • Due to the rise of cities and a tremendous overcrowding issue, there was a rise in disease.
  • The rise of cities also resulted in poverty among the poor people.

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