Question

Directions

Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the
of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
In this activity, you will reflect on the changes that the Industrial Revolution brought, sometimes using primary sources.
Part A
Write down three positive effects of the Industrial Revolution and the way it changed society.

Answer 1

1. Increased Efficiency: The Industrial Revolution brought many technological advancements that increased efficiency, allowing for faster and cheaper production of goods.

2. Economic Growth: As a result of increased efficiency, businesses were able to mass-produce goods at a lower cost, generating economic growth.

3. Improved Standard of Living: With faster and cheaper production, goods became more widely available and affordable, resulting in an improved standard of living for many people.

Part B

Find a primary source that describes an aspect of life during the Industrial Revolution. Write a sentence summarizing the source.

Primary Source: "The Condition of the Working Class in England" - by Friedrich Engels

Summary: Friedrich Engels wrote about the deplorable working and living conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution in England. He describes how workers lived in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and worked long, grueling hours with little pay or rights.

Evaluation: I believe I answered the questions correctly and accurately found a primary source that illustrated the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution.

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