why is industrial revolution called a mixed blessing?

Blessing of the Industrial Revolution –

1. Production by machines has met the growing need of the growing population of the world.

2. Only machines have made it possible for the mankind to meet the primary

necessities of food, cloths and shelter

3. Machines have relieved man of the drudgery of tiring and unpleasant jobs.

4. Machines have brought more leisure.

 

Harmful effects of Industrial Revolution-

1. The industrial Revolution shattered the rural life by turning the farmers into

landless labourers.

2. Rural unemployment forced the unemployed farmers to migrate to cities in

search of jobs

3. The cities became overcrowded and many problems of insanitation and

housing arose.

4. The industrial Revolution gave birth to imperialism