Why Did The Consequences Of The Industrialization Of Manchester

After the first mechanized cotton mill was open in 1780, Manchester, England became the biggest textile manufacturer. Industrialization had many benefits for the city, but also had many consequences. Manchester's population in 1750 was 18,000, and by 1851, the population had risen to over 300,000. Most of the population were immigrants and the working class. With the big population, people needed jobs and homes, but the working and living conditions were not healthy or suitable. Even though Manchester is making money, the workers that are making the products are becoming sick because of the conditions that they are living in. The population growth in Manchester had caused many issues like the working class being payed so little that they cannot afford food, workers are crammed into a small working space, and the health centers are in such bad condition that it unsuitable for patients.
Manchester's population had grown, and it was definitely noticeable. One way it was easy …show more content…
A map of Manchester in 1750 was made by W. H. Thomson in History of Manchester to 1852 (1). By looking at the key of the map, it clearly shows that Manchester is a small city with a lot of development occurring. It shows the River Irwell, and a lot of empty space (1). It just shows how small Manchester was in 1750. The second map of Manchester was made by Ashley Baynton-Williams in Town and City Maps of the British Isles, 1800-1885 in 1850 (1). This map is definitely bigger. The map shows just how much Manchester has grown in just one century. The map now shows canals, railroads, and areas of development (1). Comparing the two maps, it clearly shows that while the population was growing, Manchester was growing along with