Industrialization p.289-294

Objectives Describe the social and economic effects of industrialization Examine growing tensions between the middle and working classes Identify positive effects of the Industrial Revolution

Industrialization Changes Life Industrial Cities Rise Urbanization City building and the movement of people to cities 1800-1850 population shift 22 cities >100,000 47 cites > 100,000 Post 1800 Agrarian Industrial

Industrialization Changes Life Industrial Cities Rise (cont.) New major industrial centers Factories built new power sources Coal Water

Industrialization Changes Life Living Conditions Working Conditions Not planned for this size Lacking in Housing Education Safety Sanitation Factory owners wanted Factories to work as long as possible At the lowest costs at possible Women and children laborers

Class Tensions Grow New … Middle Class The Working Class New … Skilled workers, professionals, business people, and wealthy farmers Many saw job being replaced by machines Luddites Attacked factories and destroyed weaving machines in northern England beginning in 1811

Positive Effects of the Industrial Revolution Long-Term Effects Created jobs Contributed to the wealth of nations Fostered technological growth Raised the standard of living Healthier diets Better housing Mass-produced clothing Expanded educational opportunities Consumer goods Tax revenues