What were the major effects of the industrial revolution?

Answer 1

Some economic effects included:

1. Rapid increases in technology (which affects production).
2. Standardisation of production processes (e.g.) the assembly line) and parts.
3. Substantially lower transportation costs and development of improved transportation systems (e.g.) canals; railroads).
4. Better and cheaper intermediate good production (e.g.) steel).
5. Vast increase in global trade.

Answer 2

global population increase

Answer 3

migration

Answer 4

The Industrial Revolution increased the economic inequality between social classes. The wealthy class enjoyed the spoils of the Industrial Revolution. The poorer classes could afford more products, but they paid the price in poor working conditions and long hours.

Answer 5

poverty, environmental dilution, stupidity and . . . IPhone!