Industrial Revolution Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Brought wealth to countries such as England and later on America.
• Changed the lifestyle of people.
  
• Cities grew, with a lot more available and helpful technology.
  
• People who worked in the mills and factories were paid a decent amount. (Enough to keep their families alive).
  
• Some machines took over the jobs of people, so economic growth became quick.

Cons:

• Pollution grew.
• When machines took over, a great deal of people lost their jobs.
  
• There were deaths happening in the factories from accidents.
  
• There were people (Luddites) protesting against the machines, and thought they should not replace people.
  
• Women and small children were also sent to the mills to work, so they would make a living.

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