Pros and Cons

Consider the positives and negatives when answering these questions:

1. What is the Industrial Revolution, and how did it transform society?

2. How did technology advancements during the Industrial Revolution impact the way goods were manufactured?

3. How did transportation change during the Industrial Revolution, and what were the new modes of travel introduced?

4. How did the Industrial Revolution shift employment patterns from farming to factory work?

5. What challenges emerged with the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

6. How did overpopulation in cities lead to poor living conditions?

7. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution impact the quality of life for individuals?

8. Why did people move from rural areas to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

9. Describe the role of laws and regulations (or lack thereof) in protecting workers during the Industrial Revolution.