What are some negative results of the Industrial Revolution?

The industrial revolution resulted in a great deal of negative (and positive) outcomes. Some negative outcomes have dissipated; some are still playing out in developing countries; some are still unresolved in advanced countries. Basically I think you can group negative outcomes into two categories: environment and labor. read more

The industrial revolution resulted in a great deal of negative (and positive) outcomes. Some negative outcomes have dissipated; some are still playing out in developing countries; some are still unresolved in advanced countries. read more

Positive and Negative Effects of the Industrial Revolution Introduction to the Industrial Revolution England is first to industrialize Agricultural Revolution - farming became easier. Not as many people needed for farming. People need employment so England's population grew. Also meant more consumers. Natural resources. Water and Coal - power. read more

Eben, this is a good overview of the impact of industrial capitalism on working class lives during the industrial revolution. One correction: your slide on Robert Own shows New Lanark (Scotland) on the top, and New Harmony (Indiana) on the bottom. New Lanark was pretty much as you describe, New Harmony was not. read more