How Did The Industrial Revolution Affect The Lives Of European Workers?

During the nineteenth century after the enlightenment, which was an intellectual movement that helped give birth to a new era, Europe was undergoing an era known as the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution created a surplus of food thus resulting in a influx of population and migration. As the population increased, living conditions were compact and filthy. With the situation described, although others expressed the ideas of a divine principle with the lives of European workers, many argue indifferently, proposing a solution through socialism and defiance. In document one, Thomas Malthus explains his views on the wealthy and poor people. However, his ideas are biased his views as an economist drastically favors the nobles.