<span>When GDP per capita is lower, the poverty rate will tend to be higher. People, on average, will be producing less in that economy as well as being paid less for what they do produce. This will lead to a lowered standard of living. Economies with lower poverty rates will have higher per capita GDP and better standards.</span>
Hi Brainiac
Because they believed that feed slaves would be willing to take lower wages in order to get work in North.
Sorry for the late answer, but I hope its help:)
The Industrial Revolution had many positive effects. Among those was an increase in wealth, the production of goods, and the standard of living. People had access to healthier diets, better housing, and cheaper goods. In addition, education increased. I know this isnt a straight answer but hope it helps some.
