Captivating History Industrial Revolution

How did transportation and communication advancements during the Industrial Revolution change people's lives?

Describe the living conditions in the cities.

The crowded living situations lead to a spread in diseases, most notably ______________-.

What lead to the new political ideas such as socialism and communism?

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the social hierarchy?

• It reinforced the power of the aristocracy.

• Industrialists and entrepreneurs gained social power, improved the middle class.

• Clergy became the most powerful social class.

• There were no changes in social structures.

What role did women begin to play by the late stages of the Industrial Revolution?

• They were restricted to agricultural tasks.

• They lost all employment opportunities.

• They gained financial independence and pursued equal rights.

• They became the primary industrial workforce.

What was one of the major environmental impacts of the Industrial Revolution?

• Complete elimination of industrial waste.

• Improved global air quality.

• Decreased reliance on natural resources.

• Significant increase in pollution and environmental degradation.