The Earth and its Peoples pgs. 632-642
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World History [1]
Global 10 ES Pgs. 632-642 The Impact of the Early Industrial Revolution The New Industrial Cities: The revolution caused rapid growth in town population many merged to form megalopolises Though certain areas prospered, poverty also sturck ? most growth occurred in poor areas overcrowding tenement housing Overcrowding unsanitary conditions Sewage, runoff, air pollution from coal, water pollution, RailRoad smoke + filth illness First suburbs are developed by the wealthy New diseases are introduced, especially through trade Rural Environments: Deforestation becomes a major problem Trees cut down for energy To clear land for cotton fields and housing Slash and burn Benefits: Iron replaced wood for energy and as a manufacturing material less trees cut down