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DBQ Debate: Industrial Revolution

Progress vs. Poverty

Industrialization brought about tremendous industrial and commercial expansion. But while the
increased production did improve the general standard of living, industrialization concentrated
wealth and power in the hands of a few captains of industry. For the thousands of people who
worked in the new factories and mines, however, this economic revolution meant long hours,
low wages, and dangerous working conditions as economic growth increasingly impacted every
aspect of society. It created both new opportunities and new social problems.

Step 1: Read the contextual information about each author and underline the information that
seems the most important in each document. Then summarize the document below.

Step 2: Once you have read, annotated, and summarized each document, fill out the debate
chart on the last page. Make sure to include examples/evidence from the textbook and your
guided notes!
Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?
Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?
Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?
Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?
Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?
 Debate Focus Question: Do the benefits of industrialization outweigh its negative effects?

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