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The Positive Effects of the Industrial Revolution on Western Society
The Industrial Revolution had a more positive effect on Western society in the 19th century. Although child labor during the 1820's was quite hard on most of the children working and also proved to be quite dangerous, it still brought about the creation of child labor laws and also the funding of schools. As factories began to develop, the organization within them also stepped up. There was an increase in production and assembly lines took place creating a more orderly environment to be working in. Also, many inventions started to develop and be discovered, creating an easier and more accurate way of doing things, not just in factories, but also in the home. Lastly, railroads were a big part of the Industrial Revolution in that they created a faster and cheaper way to transport goods and materials from one place to another, but it also led to urbanization...
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