Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution Chapter 5.3

I. Movement to New Industrial Cities Urbanization People moved from farms due to an increase demand for workers Pollution Air, water, and noise pollution were high

II. New Social Classes Emerge Industrial Middle Class Lived in nice homes in neighborhoods with regular supplies of water Women stayed home to raise children

II. New Social Classes Emerge Industrial Class Lived in cramped apartments called tenements without running water No sewage or sanitation systems causing contaminated drinking water Cholera spread widely

II. New Social Classes Emerge Workers Protest Workers wanted better pay, but they did not have the political power to bring about change Workers and Religion Popular religion was Methodist which urged workers to focus anger away from violence and toward reform

III. Life in the Factories Harsh Working Conditions Shifts lasted 12 to 16 hours a day, 6 or 7 days a week Machines had no safety features; many lost fingers, arms, legs, or died

III. Life in the Factories Women in the Factories Women were paid ½ as much as men Women worked very long hours and then took care of their families

III. Life in the Factories Miners Workers paid more but had much worse conditions Worked in the dark, poor air quality, explosions, floods, collapsing tunnels

III. Life in the Factories Children Most started working at age 7 or 8 though some started at age 5 The Factory Acts reduced working day to 12 hours a day, required age to be 8 or 9, and required child workers to be educated

IV. Results A. Labor unions created resulting in better wages, hours, and working conditions B. Working class men gained the right to vote C. More money meant more opportunity for fun

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