Results of the Industrial Revolution summary
Britain Society changed forever Larger cities Overcrowding Unsanitary living conditions Social problems caused increased government action for the people
Continental Europe Industrialization brought same social problems as in Britain Governments became involved in health and welfare of their people
Economic Changes Employment and production changed forever Regular work hours established Female and child labor decreased Home-based industry almost disappeared Mass production lowered prices and made products more available
Other Effects Improvements in health, welfare and education raised the standard of living Transportation greatly improved Less isolated communities Advanced trade networks between nations all over the world