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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Great Britain V.S. Lowell: Industrial Revolution Factory Experiment

When the Industrial Revolution came to England and the U.S., mill working conditions was something that would change. In England, conditions were horrible. Disease was spreading and people were hungry. In addition, people were dying due to accidents. The workers in Lowell were better off. They got pay, somewhat less hazardous conditions, and an education. However, eventually, wage cuts and increased payments on board led to protests against the mill owners.

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