Was The Industrial Revolution A Curse To The Working Man?

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AP Euro Was the industrial revolution a blessing or a curse to the working man? When thinking of the industrial revolution, many people would think of the terms “Prosperity”, “Employment” or even “Optimism” and “Forward movement”, but do these words really apply? Was the industrial revolution really a curse in disguise for the working class? One of the most controversial and cruel concepts of the industrial revolution was the quality of the work place. The hectic nature of these factories combined with the long hours, fatigue, and lack of education made these places extremely dangerous. Along with all the danger of working with machinery in these factories was the factor of cleanliness. These workhouses would be filthy. Sickness
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