1. Industrial Revolution
Social Groups

2. Poor City Dwellers Before I.R.
Many people lived in rural farming communities
After I.R.
Lived in cramped dark and dirty shelters

3. Factory Workers Before I.R.
Domestic (home) production of goods and services
After I.R.
Long day
Unsafe working conditions
Dangerous

4. Wealthy Merchants Factory Owners
Before I.R.
Entrepreneurs who took risks to start businesses
After I.R.
Built fancy homes in the suburbs

5. Children
Before I.R.
Helped in production of goods and services in the home
After I.R.
Forced to work in terrible conditions to earn money for the family

6. Lower Middle Class Before I.R. Obtained technical skills Training
Education
After I.R.
Established as the middle class

7. Large Landowners Aristocrats
Before I.R.
“Old Money”- money and wealth was inherited
After I.R.
Looked down on those who made their money in industry

8. Long Term Consequences
Environment
Industrial Revolution gave rise to pollution and environmental damage
Education
Educational systems were established as it was necessary to train skilled workers and technical workers