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Connections, p.24; Consequences of the Agricultural Revolution
1. Although we may live a better life because of the Agricultural Revolution, the environment has been degraded by its impact. If society had never formed the agricultural practices, and we still lived under a hunter-gatherers approach the world would be very different The Agricultural Revolution created easier lives for humans, and has helped humans reach the finer things in life. It has allowed people to live longer lives because of abundance of necessities, and has also lead to the accumulation of material goods. The Agricultural Revolution has changed the meaning of survival, and has made necessities; such as food, water, and shelter much easier to attain. Although lifestyles have improved, there has also been a lot of destruction from the Agricultural Revolution. The revolution has lead to soil erosion, and overgrazing, which has destroyed some of the natural resources throughout the earth. It has also lead to the formation of cities that have polluted the air, and water. This has also increased the amount of diseases in society. Lastly it has instigated conflicts between societies over ownership of land and the water. These “Pointless” arguments have destroyed countless homes in war, and have killed millions of people. While the Agricultural Revolution has made life easier, it has also made it harder.
Connections, p. 25; Consequences of Advanced Industrial Societies
1. On balance I believe that the advantages of the industrial revolution have outweighed its disadvantages for the short term period. While the effects of the industrial revolution have strongly harmed the environment, society lives a very comfortable life now. The catastrophic effects of the Industrial revolution will be seen in the future, yet in modern times people are benefiting from the revolution. The short term effects have increased agricultural productivity, mass production, and the average income and security. It has also lead to better health care for people, birth control methods, education, and a lower infant mortality. While the effects have been very harmful, they have been beneficial too.
2. Three things I would do to reduce the harmful environmental impacts of advanced industrial societies are:
I would increase the methods we use to control pollution. I would set laws that factories must abide to that state the limits one must stay under when working with chemicals that release pollution into the environment. I would also decrease the agricultural productivity, and set aside areas where the environment can recover from the harmful impact humans have bestowed upon it. This will allow there to be a balance between the wasting of resources, and it growing back again. Lastly, I would also set a limit on how many natural resources could be used for production in a given month. The decrease in production would allow the companies to increase the price of their product, and make more money while saving more natural resources.

Individuals Matter, p.28; Alice Hamilton
Alice Hamilton was the country’s first influential expert in industrial medicine. She was interested in the neglected and poorly understood field of industrial medicine. She began investigating the various hazardous industries. She would become the country’s leading investigator of occupational hazards. She warned society about the effects of lead, and various other chemicals. She opposed the use of some chemicals throughout her life, and was a strong advocate of pollution prevention. She was an important figure in the fight against pollution, and has impacted the well being of individuals and the environment dramatically.

Spotlight, p. 32; How Should Public Land Resources Be Used?
Preservationists vs. Conservationists
1. Preservationists would keep large areas of public lands untouched so they can be enjoyed today and passed on unspoiled to future generations. They wanted to keep the environment in tack, and prevent it from its own extinction. Conservationists saw the use of resources in the environment as to enhance a nation’s economic growth. By doing so they believed that they will provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. They believed that the government should protect the environment from harm by using principles of sustainable yield and multiple uses (recycling). Because of this they will be able to make an economic profit, and help the environment too.
2. I agree more with the Conservationists. I agree more with them because they are helping the environment, while also keeping the economy balanced. They use resources, but in moderation. In doing so they help prevent the resources waste, and the economy is still growing from it.
Individuals Matter, p.33; Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson cared out research on oceanography and marine biology, and she spoke about the negative effects of the pesticide DDT through her literature. She studied how this affected humans and wild life throughout her novels. Among her books were “Silent Spring”, and “The Sea Around Us”. Both of the novels were read by various scientists and politicians. It was embraced by the public, yet was viewed as a serious threat by the chemical industry. Chemists criticized her scientific research through her being a woman, and not being able to understand the highly scientific and technical subject of pesticides. Despite battling cancer, Carson stayed true to her argument. Her work was important, and influential the environmental protection movement.