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Urbanization & Other Effects of the Industrial Revolution: Social & Economic Impacts
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Conditions in factories were deplorable as well. Those workers who had come from agricultural backgrounds were faced with a big adjustment. While farming required irregular hours and periods of work alternating with rest, the factory system required constant labor. Factory owners were faced with the task of breaking the habits of these workers and getting them accustomed to time-based labor. The discipline of the workers directly impacted their productivity and, ultimately, the profit of the factory. Factory owners instituted regular hours for workers to ensure that their machines were always producing.