Improvement or Regression

The Industrial Revolution affected social, economical, and political aspects of society. When the Industrial Revolution began in England in the eighteenth century, the amount of trade increased and prices dropped. However illness and death did occur because of poor working conditions. The social life of many people changed because many moved to cities, bought more goods, and obtained better jobs along with new business techniques. Railroads were able to be constructed more easily because of all the iron and other metals being mass produced. This furtherance made trade easy and quick. Many World economies developed dramatically because of the movement from agriculture to manufacturing. Moreover, the World's technology advanced causing larger, more destructive wars (Revolutionary, Civil, and the World Wars). Other political aspects affected by the Industrial Revolution include more people were allowed to vote. Better health care systems were established. Also property rights for big companies were initiated allowing big businesses to manufacture more easily. The Industrial Revolution had both negative and positive affects on society. Which outweighed which?