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The Impact of
the Industrial Revolution
The New Industrial Cities
Industrialization brought about the
rapid growth of towns and the
development of megalopolises such as
Greater London.
The wealthy built fine homes, churches,
and public buildings; the poor crowded
into cheap, shoddy row houses
Sudden population growth, crowding, and
lack of municipal services made urban
problems more serious than they had been in
the past.
Inadequate facilities for sewage disposal, air
and water pollution, and diseases made
urban life unhealthy and contributed to high
infant mortality and short life expectancy
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the US economy? The Industrial Revolution in the United States, as elsewhere, led to massive economic expansion, the development of new technologies, and the enormous growth in productive capacity. But it had several other effects that were more ambiguous in nature. It led, for instance, to the decline of artisans and small craftsmen,...
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