- Increase in agricultural productivity, resulting in less manual labor and more efficient farming practices.
- Increased production and availability of goods and services, leading to a higher standard of living.
- Improved transportation systems and infrastructure, making it easier for people and goods to travel and be transported.
- Advancements in medicine and healthcare, leading to longer lifespans and better overall health.
- Expansion of education and the spread of knowledge, opening up opportunities beyond manual labor and leading to social and intellectual progress.
- Scientific discoveries and technological innovations, leading to continuous improvements in various fields and industries.
Negative effects:
- Exploitation of workers, including long working hours, unsafe working conditions, and low wages, especially in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.
- Poor living and sanitary conditions in industrialized cities, often leading to overcrowding and disease outbreaks.
- Increased environmental pollution, air, and water, due to industrial activities and the burning of fossil fuels.
- Deforestation and loss of natural habitats due to increased land use and resource exploitation.
- Rapid urbanization and disruption of traditional communities and social structures.
- Social inequality and the emergence of class divisions, as wealth accumulated in the hands of a few industrialists.