Overall, did Industrialization have a greater positive or negative effect on society?
Many like to solely focus on the many great and new inventions during the Industrial Revolution; however, there were many more things going on that were simply overshadowed by these events. Too much time was needed in the factories to go to school and get an education. While some gained ample capital, others were left with hardly anything and were unable to have even the basic necessities. Not only did these people live in bad conditions, but they also worked in them as well. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily positive consequences for society because of advancements in technology, it was actually a negative thing for society. Industrialization’s …show more content…
As shown by Document 7, the working condition often contained long hours of work with little rest: “C: What were the usual hours of labour when you were not thronged? B: From six in the morning till 7 at night. C: What time was allowed for meals? B: Forty minutes at noon. C: Had you any time to get your breakfast or drinking? B: No, we had to get it as we could.” (Document 7). Little time for rest and meals creates an unhealthy body, definitely not fit for extremely strenuous work in the factory. For children especially, this kind of stress on the body can lead to serious health problems later on in age. Working for thirteen hours with a minimal break for food in the middle of the day often left workers constantly tired. Fewer meals lead to weaker bodies that are more prone to disease. These conditions were what made the Industrial Revolution so effective; because the companies didn’t have to worry about stopping production for breaks or shortening the hours of work for the laborers to rest, production was able to soar to new heights. The Industrial Revolution was only able to survive on the backs of those who suffered greatly only to earn and be returned with so little. In addition to the long hours, working in a factory included dealing with the many dangerous machines. “Lewis Hine’s photo: shows children working balanced on crates near all those moving parts while working practically inside the machines. Children have no shoes and have to wear hats to hold hair back.” (Document 8) presents how dangerous the workplace could be, especially for the children. This shows how the Industrial Revolution was very negative for society, as the people working in these factories were a part of society and faced many negative consequences. Once again, without these conditions the Industrial Revolution would not have
Many like to solely focus on the many great and new inventions during the Industrial Revolution; however, there were many more things going on that were simply overshadowed by these events. Too much time was needed in the factories to go to school and get an education. While some gained ample capital, others were left with hardly anything and were unable to have even the basic necessities. Not only did these people live in bad conditions, but they also worked in them as well. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily positive consequences for society because of advancements in technology, it was actually a negative thing for society. Industrialization’s …show more content…
As shown by Document 7, the working condition often contained long hours of work with little rest: “C: What were the usual hours of labour when you were not thronged? B: From six in the morning till 7 at night. C: What time was allowed for meals? B: Forty minutes at noon. C: Had you any time to get your breakfast or drinking? B: No, we had to get it as we could.” (Document 7). Little time for rest and meals creates an unhealthy body, definitely not fit for extremely strenuous work in the factory. For children especially, this kind of stress on the body can lead to serious health problems later on in age. Working for thirteen hours with a minimal break for food in the middle of the day often left workers constantly tired. Fewer meals lead to weaker bodies that are more prone to disease. These conditions were what made the Industrial Revolution so effective; because the companies didn’t have to worry about stopping production for breaks or shortening the hours of work for the laborers to rest, production was able to soar to new heights. The Industrial Revolution was only able to survive on the backs of those who suffered greatly only to earn and be returned with so little. In addition to the long hours, working in a factory included dealing with the many dangerous machines. “Lewis Hine’s photo: shows children working balanced on crates near all those moving parts while working practically inside the machines. Children have no shoes and have to wear hats to hold hair back.” (Document 8) presents how dangerous the workplace could be, especially for the children. This shows how the Industrial Revolution was very negative for society, as the people working in these factories were a part of society and faced many negative consequences. Once again, without these conditions the Industrial Revolution would not have