What was one major effect of urbanization in british society during the industrial revolution

industrial labor opportunities caused a population shift from the countryside to the cities

The Industrial Revolution had a lasting effect on class structure, urbanization and lifestyle. The Industrial Revolution changed material production, wealth, labor patterns and population distribution. Although many rural areas remained farming communities during this time, the lives of people in cities changed drastically. The new industrial labor opportunities caused a population shift from the countryside to the cities. The new factory work led to a need for a strict system of factory discipline.