Discuss how the Industrial Revolution impacted Europe during the middle of the nineteenth century. What were some of the major consequences of the Industrial Revolution?

More jobs, and thus wealth, were created

More people moved into cities but eventually the wealthiest moved out of cities

Factories were built near water supplies due to hydropower

More travel and globalization due to transportation developments

Women and children were given more jobs though they were paid less

Children received less education because they were working

Illness due to poor and unsanitary working conditions increased

Injuries increased due to the dangerous working conditions