In this module we will be addressing the topic of the Industrial City.? By the end of this module you should know the following:n

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• ?Explain how industrialization changed the urban physical environment.

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• ?How changes in the urban environment impacted living conditions of workers.

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nEssay Question?nnBased on your examination of the readings and images for this module, what were the most significant ways the industrial revolution impacted the urban environment? Do you think people at the time were aware of the environmental impact of the industrial revolution? Why or why not? Use evidence from the sources to support your position.nnSOLUTIONnnImpact of Industrial revolution on the urban environmentnnThe Industrial Revolution was a time of transformation in the latter half of the 18th century that significantly transformed largely rural, agrarian societies in Europe and America into industrialized, urban societies. This transformation brought about a lot of changes in economic and social organization of these societies and this essay will explain significant ways the industrial revolution impacted the urban environment, and discuss if people at the time were aware of the environmental impact of the industrial revolution.nnTo begin with, rapid urbanization was a vital factor that propelled other effects that were brought about by the industrial revolution since it led to overcrowding that caused poor working and living condition. Hinting of how Manchester had been overcrowded due to rapid urbanization, Engels notes that the industrial epoch is solely to be blamed for cramming swarms of workers in Manchester from the agricultural districts and from Ireland (Engels, 107). In addition, reflecting on overpopulation brought about by rapid urbanization, Engels contends that for those who wished to witness how little space a human being can move, and how little air one can breathe, it would be advisable to visit Manchester (Engels, 107). Moreover, the video ?Urban Slums? postulates that in 1750 before the industrial revolution, the population of Manchester stood at 17,000 but it skyrocketed to a third of a million in 1850 (?Timelines TV,? 0:33-0:50).nnMoreover, another impact of the industrial revolution was pollution of urban environment by the industries. This view is collaborated by several sources. For instance, ?according to Engels, from a view from Ducie Bridge in Manchester, one could see coal-black, foul smelling stream that was full of debris and refuse deposited on shallower right bank (Engels, 113). This was a health hazard since we are informed that at the time of the????