Stephon Smalls
Stephon Smalls
Professor Haas
Brit History Video Analysis
1. Which groups gained most from Britain’s newfound prosperity?
The group of people that gained the most from the newfound prosperity, were the middle class working people. Because things that were once considered a luxury that only the rich could afford, such as fabrics, textiles, fine china, and etc became more accessible and affordable for the common people, thanks to the new factories and mills.
2. In industrial Britain what was life like for “the ordinary” people in factories?
Life in the factories was difficult but even more difficult for Child laborers, unfortunately, integral to the first factories, mines, and mills in England. In textile mills, as new power looms and spinning mules took the place of skilled workers, factory owners used cheap, unskilled labor to decrease the cost of production. And, child labor was the cheapest labor of all. Some of these machines were so easy to operate that a small child could perform the simple, repetitive tasks. Some maintenance tasks, such as squeezing into tight spaces, could be performed more easily by children than adults. And, children did not try to join workers unions or go on strike. Best of all, they were paid 1/10 of what men were paid.
3. What sort of insecurities, risks, and lifestyle changes did factory laborers face?
Working conditions were tough, and sometimes tragic, without labor laws most laborers worked 10-14 hours a day, six days a week, without any paid vacations or holidays. Leaving those working at the factories and mills away from their families along with the uprising of brothels
4. Critically assess the pros and cons of the industrial revolution.
PROS
Factories that produce quality products have increased in numbers rapidly. The production rate is multiplied because of the innovation in machinery. As a result of the mass production of goods, the price of products decreased resulting to enhanced quality living. It provides
Professor Haas
Brit History Video Analysis
1. Which groups gained most from Britain’s newfound prosperity?
The group of people that gained the most from the newfound prosperity, were the middle class working people. Because things that were once considered a luxury that only the rich could afford, such as fabrics, textiles, fine china, and etc became more accessible and affordable for the common people, thanks to the new factories and mills.
2. In industrial Britain what was life like for “the ordinary” people in factories?
Life in the factories was difficult but even more difficult for Child laborers, unfortunately, integral to the first factories, mines, and mills in England. In textile mills, as new power looms and spinning mules took the place of skilled workers, factory owners used cheap, unskilled labor to decrease the cost of production. And, child labor was the cheapest labor of all. Some of these machines were so easy to operate that a small child could perform the simple, repetitive tasks. Some maintenance tasks, such as squeezing into tight spaces, could be performed more easily by children than adults. And, children did not try to join workers unions or go on strike. Best of all, they were paid 1/10 of what men were paid.
3. What sort of insecurities, risks, and lifestyle changes did factory laborers face?
Working conditions were tough, and sometimes tragic, without labor laws most laborers worked 10-14 hours a day, six days a week, without any paid vacations or holidays. Leaving those working at the factories and mills away from their families along with the uprising of brothels
4. Critically assess the pros and cons of the industrial revolution.
PROS
Factories that produce quality products have increased in numbers rapidly. The production rate is multiplied because of the innovation in machinery. As a result of the mass production of goods, the price of products decreased resulting to enhanced quality living. It provides