The Industrial Revolution
Did the Industrial Revolution improve the quality of life for
the working class more than it harmed it?
Does industrialization inevitably lead to the exploitation
of labor?
Was the rise of industrial capitalism the main cause of
modern class inequality?
Was child labor during the Industrial Revolution a necessary
stage in economic development?
Did the shift from home-based production to factory work
erode traditional community life?
Did urbanization during the Industrial Revolution improve
social mobility?
Were industrial cities more socially progressive than rural
communities?
Did the rise of the industrial city lead to the decline of moral
and community values?
