The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes to European society from 1750 to 1900 CE. The period witnessed the growth of factories, the rise of capitalism, and advancements in technology, which altered the lives of people across the continent. This essay evaluates the effects of the Industrial Revolution on European society. The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes to European society, with positive effects on the workplace and standard of living but negative impacts on workers' health and safety, particularly for children. The need for change in working conditions resulted in the Coal Mines Act of 1842, highlighting the complex and multifaceted effects of the Industrial Revolution on European society. The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes to the workplace. In Document 1, Thomas Bernhard describes the working conditions of children employed in Mr. Dale's cotton mills. While children in other factories faced harsh working conditions, Mr. Dale's factory had special regulations to protect the health and morals of those under his protection. Out of nearly 3,000 children employed in the mills from 1785 to 1797, only fourteen have died, and not one has been the object of judicial punishment. This shows that the Industrial Revolution had positive effects on workers' health and safety. …show more content…
Charles Knight, in Document 2, describes how workers in the modern factories had access to comforts and conveniences that did not exist a few centuries ago. Houses were better built, clothes were cheaper, and people had access to an infinite number of domestic utensils. This shows that the Industrial Revolution had a positive impact on the standard of living for the working