The Industrial Revolution
Was life better or worse for people as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Introduction:
The Industrial Revolution had a profound effect on all levels of society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. How people lived and worked changed significantly during this time.
Thinking Skill: Organize, apply, produce, and communicate knowledge accurately and creatively.
You will explore the following questions:
How did daily life change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
Did the benefits outweigh the problems generated by these societal shifts?
Did living conditions improve or not as technological changes swept through England and the rest of Europe?
Did industrial growth contribute positively or negatively to society?
How did family life change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
