Do Now: Describe a time when you

attempted to do something positive but experienced negative

results.

Technological Technological Revolution Revolution

Unintended ConsequencesUnintended Consequences

What is the Industrial Revolution?

Historical Time Period between 1760-1920.

Humans used machines in factories to produce less expensive goods.

People moved to cities for jobs.

Factory Town

What are some negative

consequences?

5 Cents A Spot (1888)

$1 a month to sleep in the sheds

7 cents a night to sleep here

Cigar makers working in their apartment

Night school

Sweatshop where clothing was produced

Inside Factory

What are some negative What are some negative consequences?consequences?

Transportation Revolution

During the 1800s and early 1900s, water, steam, coal, and oil used as energy sources.

Boats, railroads, and airplanes developed to safely transport people and goods over long distances.

By the 1900s, the automobile provided people an opportunity for independent travel.

Transportation Revolution

What are some negative consequences?

Digital Communications

Revolution Building on prior technology –

telegraph, telephone, television – new digital technology developed such as computer, cell phones, and Internet.

Communications made easier across the globe.

People have an increased access to information and knowledge.

Digital Communications

Revolution What are some

negative consequences?

Key QuestionCan these

technological innovations be improved to lessen their negative qualities?