The Industrial Revolution had what were probably the largest effects ever witnessed in the history of the human race, with the possible exception of the Renaissance. The Industrial Revolution marked one of the biggest changes in society, as it literally revolutionized every business that dealt with the production of goods. Of course, negative effects came with the positive, because factory workers were not always given the best venues to work in. To just give two examples of things that were affected by the Industrial Revolution, one can look at changes made in general working conditions and business practices.

To start with, one can first look at business practices. The way products were made before the Industrial Revolution was through a putting-out system, where products were handmade at home, and then a trader would buy the finished product at a lower price, travel to location that was in need...