The Industrial Revolution has changed our society, creating large cities and the need for public services. Interdependence in economic life made workers increasingly reliant on the will of their employers. The Industrial Revolution is normally used as an example of the oppression of the poor; where the business owner overworked and deprived his workers of fair wages. In reality, the overall quality of life improved during and after the Industrial Revolution. New inventions created more jobs and new industries, resulting in greater opportunity for the average person and greater economic power. During this time period, new ways of life were developed which transformed the society that we live in today. Overall, the Industrial Revolution has been a positive influence on the world.

It is true that the use of machines during the Industrial Revolution initially put some people out of work (mainly in agriculture), but machinery ultimately resulted...