Industrial Rev

Intro The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes to class structures in society, transforming the lives of people in profound ways. Here's an overview of the classes during this period: 1. Upper Class Who were they? Wealthy landowners, industrialists, and factory owners. Role: They controlled most of the wealth and resources. Many profited from factories, mines, and the expanding economy. Lifestyle: Lived in luxury with large estates or grand homes. They often avoided manual labor and participated in politics and high society. 2. Middle Class (Bourgeoisie) Who were they? Professionals like doctors, lawyers, merchants, and managers in industries. Role: This class grew significantly due to the economic opportunities created by industrialization. Lifestyle: Lived comfortably, valued education, and focused on social mobility. They were key proponents of industrial growth and reform. 3. Working Class (Proletariat) Who were they? Factory workers, miners, and laborers. Role: Worked long hours (often 12-16 hours a day) in factories or mines under harsh and dangerous conditions. Lifestyle: Lived in crowded, unsanitary housing in urban areas. They struggled with low wages, poor working conditions, and little job security. Entire families, including women and children, often worked to survive. 4. Rural Poor Who were they? Agricultural laborers and small farmers. Role: Many saw their traditional way of life disrupted by industrialization, as people moved to cities or lost land due to enclosures. Lifestyle: Often faced poverty and a lack of opportunities, leading some to migrate to industrial areas or emigrate abroad. Social Tensions Class divisions were stark, and inequality grew. Labor movements began to emerge as workers fought for better wages, hours, and conditions (e.g., unions and strikes). Rich people Livied in bigger house and in weslthy life Middle vlass live in defent normal homes (like were in today) Low class livee in back-to-back houses