The Industrial Revolution propelled the modern world, with many new inventions such as the steam engine and railroads. But it also backtracked on many things— children working in dangerous places such as factories and mines just because their small, getting paid less, many people falling into poverty and living in slums.. it was both a good and bad thing. The streets are now busy with sellers and whatnot, crowded with people. Most are dirty— as if they've just gotten off a job, and some look tired. There are few who look wealthy and clean..