Question

What effects did the Industrial Revolution have on the environment? How did these effects influence life for those living in industrial societies? (4 points)

Answer 1

The environment became more polluted as more and more people began relying on factories for business. Another effect that it had was that forests were cut down for more space. Plus, the poor had to either live with other families or on the street due to not being able to support themselves. These environments were very dirty and health hazardous. They usually had to work more than one job to support themselves.

Answer 2

Technology back then evolved faster than society could keep up with. During the Industrial Revolution, there were no laws to regulate wastes and as a result of increased productivity and the constant use of more and more resources resulted in a much greater pollution of the environment. Neighborhoods were crowded and dirty and lacked clean water.