Houses were more durable, prices of clothes decreased, and overall, life was easier and more convenient than ever before!
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It benefited the lives of the poor and children. Education was accessible for children and they were fed and clothed. Some even earned weekly allowance.
There was a giant leap in the number of workers in the labor force. However, a portion of it included children. The workers faced lengthy hours in dangerous conditions.
Factories emitted chemicals into the air due to the extensive amount of coal use. The air pollution led to serious health problems for the commoners.
European countries worked with other countries. Resources were exported from other countries such as Africa. They obtained cotton, gold, coal, diamonds, palm oil, and coffee.
The telephone is one of the many inventions that were created during this time. The revolutionary invention gave birth to a whole new type of communication.