Positive changes: Machines were developed that could do jobs more quickly than humans., People who could afford it could go on holiday at the seaside., The steam engine powered machines and transport., People could buy products more cheaply., Negative changes: Coal powered the steam engines and caused lots of pollution., People worked in dangerous conditions in factories., Towns and cities were overcrowded and diseases spread around., Children had to work long hours in dangerous conditions.,

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