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What was one effect of the inventions like the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution?
More efficient production
What was a major economic benefit of the Industrial Revolution?
Cheaper prices
What impact did factories have on job opportunities during the Industrial Revolution?
Major increase in job opportunities
What was a significant social effect of the innovations during the Industrial Revolution?
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How did the Industrial Revolution improve the quality of life?
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What social issue arose from the shift of population from rural to urban areas during the Industrial Revolution?
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What environmental issue began to emerge during the Industrial Revolution?
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What were working conditions like in the factories during the Industrial Revolution?
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Name one invention that came about during the Industrial Revolution.
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What indicated a 'new' Industrial Revolution in the late 19th and 20th centuries?
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Study Notes
Industrial Revolution: Positive Effects
- More efficient production: Inventions such as the steam engine significantly streamlined production processes, reducing time and labor required for everyday goods.
- Cheaper prices: Increased efficiency in production led to dramatically lower prices for goods, as less time and labor were needed.
- Major increase in job opportunities: The rapid establishment of factories created numerous job growth, opening up roles for managing and operating new machinery and processes.
- Spectacular motivation and innovation: This period fostered a culture of motivation and education, leading to important inventions like the light bulb, telephone, and X-rays that are still relevant today.
- Improved quality of life: Increased wealth and modern inventions enhanced living conditions, with greater focus on health care, education, and nutrition.
Industrial Revolution: Negative Effects
- Loss of farming: Economic opportunities in cities prompted many to abandon rural farming, resulting in a scarcity of farmed foods.
- Beginning of pollution: The establishment of factories introduced significant air and water pollution that persists today, marking a shift from pre-industrial cleanliness.
- Poor working conditions: Factories prioritized profit over worker welfare, leading to long hours, minimal breaks, low wages, and high stress, which contributed to illnesses and fatalities.
Major Inventions
- Innovative achievements: The Industrial Revolution saw the invention of crucial technologies such as the steam engine, light bulb, telegraph, X-ray, telephone, calculator, and anesthesia.
Modern Industrialization
- Transition to a "new" Industrial Revolution: In the late 19th and 20th centuries, industries began utilizing diverse natural and synthetic resources, including lighter metals and synthetic plastics, as well as new energy sources.
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Explore the positive and negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution through detailed flashcards. Evaluate concepts such as efficiency in production and price changes, and determine the overall effects of this pivotal historical period.
