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Why were diseases such a threat in cities during the Industrial Revolution?
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∙ 9y ago
Because everyone lived in such close quarters and they didn't understand the nature of bacteria and viruses so their lifestyle wasn't very sanitary as well as the lack of vaccines and proper medicine.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoDuring the industrial revolution:
- the populations in cities increased, attracted by the job opportunities in factories
- the general public lacked education in hygiene and sanitation, they were also often overworked, uneducated, and malnourished, (weak immune systems)
- there were not yet adequate disposal and sewage systems developed, caused water contamination (very significant*)
- there were animals, such as rats, that carried and spread diseases
- the majority of city housing was not up to health or safety standards, often overcrowded and dirty
- initial causes for a disease as well as vaccines, antibiotics, preventions, and cures were not well known and for the most part misunderstood
All together these factors contributed to the threat of disease in cities during the industrial revolution.
There are possibly additional reasons depending on the location.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoSome of the hazards included dirt streets turned into mudholes and disease was very common.
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Which of the following was not an issue in big cities during the Industrial Revolution?
poor sanitation and health problemsWhich of the following was not an issue in big cities during the Industrial Revolution?
What people moved to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Factories.
What 3 cities grew during the industrial revolution in the transferring of goods?
nose
What factor caused cities to grow during the Industrial revolution?
The industrial revolution by displacing framers. They moved them to the city to find work.
What is the name of the buildings built in cities that people worked in during the industrial revolution?
sweat houses
Cities conditions during the Industrial Revolution could best be described as?
Many cities during the Industrial Revolution were overcrowded and unsanitary. The Industrial Revolution began in 1760. In terms of employment, textiles were the main industry.
Which of the following was not an issue in big cities during the Industrial Revolution?
poor sanitation and health problemsWhich of the following was not an issue in big cities during the Industrial Revolution?
What people moved to the cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Factories.
What 3 cities grew during the industrial revolution in the transferring of goods?
nose
What factor caused cities to grow during the Industrial revolution?
The industrial revolution by displacing framers. They moved them to the city to find work.
During the Industrial Revolution where in western Eurasia did cities grow quickly?
Coal Mines
Geography had little impact on the growth of cities during the American Industrial Revolution?
False
Why did people flock British cities and towns during the industrial revolution?
Think about all the jobs that were there.
What is the name of the buildings built in cities that people worked in during the industrial revolution?
sweat houses
Which development resulted in the spread of disease and mortality rates during the industrial revolution?
Overcrowding in cities
Where did the poorest people live during the industrial revolution?
They lived in areas of large cities called slums.
In what basic way life changed during the Industrial Revolution?
people migrate from dual areas to cities.
