Manchester, EnglandIn this section we will explore several issues facing the industrial revolution by looking at a them through a particular city in Britain, Manchester. Read the article to learn more about The Industrial Revolution.
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Location: Manchester EnglandCheck out this video on the industrial revolution: The factory system changed the way people lived and worked and this. caused a variety of problems. Two Important terms we will learn: Urbanization Middle Class Another key issue we will explore is Primary Sources.ON page 724 of the text you will find a short reading passage about living conditions. |
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The Darker side of the Industrial Revolution.Above are some pictures of manchester and workers from the area. Some of them portray the dark side of the Industrial Revolution. Although there were many great inventions, and many new jobs, many workers suffered. Children were forced to labor in conditions that were not healthy or safe. Pollution exploded and today we can link Global Climate change directly to humans use of coal and oil.
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