1. Social Studies OGT Review Industrial Revolution

2. Improved technology in agriculture increased output Industrial revolution began in Great Britain Industrialization results in urbanization – Many move from rural areas into the cities – Poor living conditions in the slums – Poor working conditions Dangerous, Long hours, Low wages – Women and children in the factories – Rise of organized labor » Demand better pay, shorter days, benefits

3. Populism and progressivism respond to poor living and working conditions Assembly line allowed for mass production – Prices began to fall – Middle class develops with higher standard of living Immigration increased to the US because of job opportunities – Low pay, crowded apartments – Established in own section of the city