Positive and negative effects of the Industrial Revolution

The most widespread, influential transformation of civilized life since the creation of agriculture thousands of years before, was the industrial revolution that took place in eighteenth century Europe. The results of this revolution would forever change human labor, consumption, family structure, social structure, and even the very thoughts of an individual. The industrial revolution was driven not only by technological improvements and advancements but by the blending of profound social changes, as Europe moved from …

…to improvements in providing water and sewage systems for all city dwellers. Life as a whole for those who did not fall victim to the 15 year life expectancy and lived through the Industrial Revolution had the pleasure of witnessing many positive developments in life as a whole. Had the Industrial Revolution not taken place our world and its' economies would be slow coming, society would experience greater stratification and personal security would be greatly lacking.