The Cost of Rapid Industrialization

The rapid industrialization of the European nations during the 18th and 19th century caused poverty to many workers. It caused so much poverty that some people have been led to ask if such momentum was necessary. Although the destitution was unfortunate, it was a necessary side effect of something that would forever benefit the people of the modern world.
The industrial revolution brought a lot of good towards the quality of life of the people. For example, from 1850 to 1870, the city of Paris was almost completely rebuilt. …