Industrial Revolution: Effects - Short &
Long Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Rise of Global Inequality Industrialization widened the wealth gap between industrialized
and non- industrialized countries. Imperialism was born out of the cycle of industrialization, the
need for resources to supply the factories of Europe, and the development of new markets around
the world.
Working Conditions Many new jobs.
Factories were dirty. Unsafe, and dangerous.
Harsh discipline.
LONG TERM EFFECT: Workers won higher wages, shorter hours, & better conditions.
Social classes Workers stilled overworked and underpaid.
Overseers & skilled workers=lower middle class.
Factory owners & merchants=upper middle class.
Upper class resented middle class.
LONE TERM EFFECT: Standard of living generally rose.
Size of cities Factories=job seekers to cities.
Long Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Rise of Global Inequality Industrialization widened the wealth gap between industrialized
and non- industrialized countries. Imperialism was born out of the cycle of industrialization, the
need for resources to supply the factories of Europe, and the development of new markets around
the world.
Working Conditions Many new jobs.
Factories were dirty. Unsafe, and dangerous.
Harsh discipline.
LONG TERM EFFECT: Workers won higher wages, shorter hours, & better conditions.
Social classes Workers stilled overworked and underpaid.
Overseers & skilled workers=lower middle class.
Factory owners & merchants=upper middle class.
Upper class resented middle class.
LONE TERM EFFECT: Standard of living generally rose.
Size of cities Factories=job seekers to cities.
