1. Industrial Revolution
Effects

2. The Industrial Revolution was first marked by a population explosion (1750-1914)
Population went from 140 million to 463 million
Agricultural Revolution helped, but so did advancements in medicine, public sanitation
Very few wars
Population Explosion

3. Problems in Cities People flooded into cities Poorly built homes
Poor water system
No sanitation system
Diseases were everywhere
Problems in Cities

4. Working in Factories Wages were low Whole families had to work
Long work day
Fumes from machines
Noise from machines
No safety devices
Working in Factories

5. Responses People began to call for reform
Workers began to smash machines due to terrible working conditions
(Luddites)
Many uprisings led to violent riots
Parliament began to investigate working conditions
Factories and mines
Responses

6. Parliamentary Acts Factory Act 1833 Mines Act 1842 10 Hours Act
Limited the working day for children
Mines Act 1842
Women could not be hired
Only boys at least 13 years old
10 Hours Act
Women and children could only work 10 hours
Parliamentary Acts

7. Results Workers began to for unions
Ultimate gal was to gain the right to strike
Between 1870 and 1914 things improved
Better wages and working conditions
Workers had more spending money
This was a benefit for all
Insurance companies for workers developed
Governments began to improve city life
Water and sewage systems
Housing standards
Life was getting better
Results