Effects of the Industrial Revolution - Year 09 - The Making of the Modern World: Industrial Revolution - Humanities

Shearing and Wool in Australia

Shearing and Wool in Australia
The National Museum Australia investigates the impact of industrialisation on the wool industry in Australia. This website includes several primary resources.

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Effects of the Industrial Revolution
The National Museum Australia explores two important effects of the Industrial Revolution in Australia: Democracy and Social Welfare.

Responses to Industrialisation
The Khan Academy discusses the different types of reform that occurred as part of the Industrial Revolution. These include changes to women's rights, housing, public health and education.

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Pros and Cons of the Industrial Revolution
John P. Rafferty, writing for Encyclopedia Britannica, considers the pros and cons that occurred worldwide as a result of the Industrial Revolution.

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