Industrialization Changes Way of Life Ch. 25.2

The factory system changed the way people lived, worked, and introduced a variety of problems for society. The factory system changed the way people lived, worked, and introduced a variety of problems for society.

Quality of life improves Coal provided heat for homes Coal provided heat for homes Wore better clothing Wore better clothing Ate more meat Ate more meat Cities grew Cities grew

Urbanization Urbanization – city building and the movement of people into cities. Urbanization – city building and the movement of people into cities. Between more than 45 cities had populations of 100,000+ Between more than 45 cities had populations of 100,000+ Glasgow and Berlin quadrupled in size. Glasgow and Berlin quadrupled in size.

London Replaced Paris as the largest city in Europe Replaced Paris as the largest city in Europe Population of 1 million Population of 1 million Leader in industrialization Leader in industrialization

Major Cities Birmingham and Sheffield became iron-smelting centers. Birmingham and Sheffield became iron-smelting centers. Leeds and Manchester dominated textile manufacturing. Leeds and Manchester dominated textile manufacturing. Liverpool and Manchester were the center of the cotton industry. Liverpool and Manchester were the center of the cotton industry.

Living Conditions No plans, sanitary codes, or building codes controlled the growth of English cities. No plans, sanitary codes, or building codes controlled the growth of English cities. They lacked adequate housing, education, and police protection. They lacked adequate housing, education, and police protection. Unpaved streets had no drainage and collected heaps of garbage. Unpaved streets had no drainage and collected heaps of garbage. Workers lived in dark, dirty shelters, whole families crowded into one bedroom. Workers lived in dark, dirty shelters, whole families crowded into one bedroom.

Think about your family… Think about your family… Could you all live in ONE BEDROOM? Could you all live in ONE BEDROOM?

Sickness widespread Cholera epidemics regularly swept through the slums of Great Britain. Cholera epidemics regularly swept through the slums of Great Britain. In 1842, British government study showed an average life span to be 17 years for working-class people in a large city, while it was 38 years for the countryside. In 1842, British government study showed an average life span to be 17 years for working-class people in a large city, while it was 38 years for the countryside.

Cholera Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea. Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea. Symptoms: Abdominal cramps; Dry mucus membranes or mouth; Dry skin; Excessive thirst; Glassy or sunken eyes; Lack of tears; Lethargy Symptoms: Abdominal cramps; Dry mucus membranes or mouth; Dry skin; Excessive thirst; Glassy or sunken eyes; Lack of tears; Lethargy

Mary Barton Fiction novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell in Fiction novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell in It is about a family living during Britain’s industrial time. It is about a family living during Britain’s industrial time. While it’s fiction, it gives an accurate portrayal of life during that time period. While it’s fiction, it gives an accurate portrayal of life during that time period.

“You went down one step even from the foul area into the cellar in which a family of human beings lived. It was very dark inside. The window panes were broken and stuffed with rags…the smell was foul…three or four children rolled on the damp, wet brick floor…” “You went down one step even from the foul area into the cellar in which a family of human beings lived. It was very dark inside. The window panes were broken and stuffed with rags…the smell was foul…three or four children rolled on the damp, wet brick floor…”

Working Conditions The average worker spent 14 hours a day at the job, 6 days a week. The average worker spent 14 hours a day at the job, 6 days a week. Factories were poorly lit. Factories were poorly lit. Factories were unclean. Factories were unclean. Machines injured workers in countless ways. Machines injured workers in countless ways. There was no government program to provide aid in case of injury. There was no government program to provide aid in case of injury.

Coal Miners The most dangerous conditions of all were found in the coal mines. The most dangerous conditions of all were found in the coal mines. Frequent accidents Frequent accidents Damp conditions Damp conditions Constant breathing of coal dust made the average coal miner’s life span ten years shorter than other workers. Constant breathing of coal dust made the average coal miner’s life span ten years shorter than other workers.

X-Ray of Coal Miner’s Lungs Healthy lungs are pink!

A Middle Class Emerges The Industrial Revolution brought enormous wealth to Great Britain. The Industrial Revolution brought enormous wealth to Great Britain. Most of this wealth went to factory owners, shippers, and merchants. Most of this wealth went to factory owners, shippers, and merchants. These wealthy people created the middle class. These wealthy people created the middle class. It was a social class of skilled workers, professionals, businesspeople, and wealthy farmers. It was a social class of skilled workers, professionals, businesspeople, and wealthy farmers.

The Middle Class The new middle class transformed society. The new middle class transformed society. In the past, wealthy landowners and aristocrats controlled British society. Now factory owners, merchants, and investment bankers grew wealthier than landowners and aristocrats. In the past, wealthy landowners and aristocrats controlled British society. Now factory owners, merchants, and investment bankers grew wealthier than landowners and aristocrats. Landowners still looked down on those who made their fortunes in the ‘vulgar’ business. Landowners still looked down on those who made their fortunes in the ‘vulgar’ business. It wasn’t until the 1800s that the rich entrepreneurs were considered the social equals of the lords of the countryside. It wasn’t until the 1800s that the rich entrepreneurs were considered the social equals of the lords of the countryside.

A Larger Middle Class A larger middle class, neither rich nor poor, emerged. A larger middle class, neither rich nor poor, emerged. This group included an upper middle class of government employees, doctors, lawyers, and managers of factories, mines, and shops. This group included an upper middle class of government employees, doctors, lawyers, and managers of factories, mines, and shops. Lower middle class consisted of factory overseers and skilled workers such as toolmakers, mechanical drafters, and printers. Lower middle class consisted of factory overseers and skilled workers such as toolmakers, mechanical drafters, and printers. These people enjoyed a comfortable life. These people enjoyed a comfortable life.

Poor workers saw little improvement in their own living and working conditions. Poor workers saw little improvement in their own living and working conditions. Many machines replaced workers and put people out of a job. Many machines replaced workers and put people out of a job. In response, workers smashed the machines they thought were putting them out of work. In response, workers smashed the machines they thought were putting them out of work.

The Luddites A group of poor workers named after Ned Ludd. A group of poor workers named after Ned Ludd. The Luddites attacked whole factories in northern England beginning in The Luddites attacked whole factories in northern England beginning in They destroyed machinery. They destroyed machinery. Outside the factories, mobs rioted over poor working and living conditions. Outside the factories, mobs rioted over poor working and living conditions.

Children Children went to work as soon as they were able to help the support the family. Children went to work as soon as they were able to help the support the family. They typically began factory work at the age of six. They typically began factory work at the age of six. They worked hour days with only a lunch break. They worked hour days with only a lunch break. They were often whipped to stay awake. They were often whipped to stay awake.

How would your life have been different if you lived during this time period? How would your life have been different if you lived during this time period?

Effects of Industrialization Size of Cities Size of Cities Living Conditions Living Conditions Working Conditions Working Conditions Emerging Social Classes Emerging Social Classes

Size of Cities Growth of factories, bringing job seekers to cities. Growth of factories, bringing job seekers to cities. Urban areas doubling, tripling, or quadrupling in size Urban areas doubling, tripling, or quadrupling in size Factories develop near sources of energy Factories develop near sources of energy Many new industrial cities specializing in certain industries Many new industrial cities specializing in certain industries

Living Conditions No sanitary codes or building controls No sanitary codes or building controls Lack of adequate housing, education, and police protection Lack of adequate housing, education, and police protection Lack of running water and indoor plumbing Lack of running water and indoor plumbing Frequent epidemics sweeping through slums Frequent epidemics sweeping through slums Eventually better housing, healthier diets, and cheaper clothing Eventually better housing, healthier diets, and cheaper clothing

Working Conditions Industrialization creating new jobs for workers Industrialization creating new jobs for workers Workers trying to keep pace with machines Workers trying to keep pace with machines Factories dirty and unsanitary Factories dirty and unsanitary Workers running dangerous machines for long hours in unsafe conditions Workers running dangerous machines for long hours in unsafe conditions Harsh and severe factory discipline Harsh and severe factory discipline Eventually, higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions Eventually, higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions

Emerging Social Classes Growing middle class of factory owners, shippers, and merchants Growing middle class of factory owners, shippers, and merchants Upper class of landowners and aristocrats resentful of rich, middle class Upper class of landowners and aristocrats resentful of rich, middle class Lower middle class of factory overseers and skilled workers Lower middle class of factory overseers and skilled workers Workers overworked and underpaid Workers overworked and underpaid In general, a rising standard of living, with some groups excluded In general, a rising standard of living, with some groups excluded