While the middle class was born in the late Middle Ages‚ it exploded during the Industrial Revolution as massive numbers of workers entered the industrial factory system. The middle class exited on a spectrum between the lower end (consisting of small shopkeepers) and the higher end (consisting of capitalists who owned companies)‚ All were united by several desires and beliefs—an open expanding economy was ideal‚ prosperity was the loftiest ambition‚ competition was beneficial‚ and the success of
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technical and economic development that began in Britain in the second half of the 18th century. The traditional agrarian economy was replaced by one dominated by machinery and manufacturing‚ made possible through technical advances such as the steam engine. This transferred the balance of political power from the landowner to the industrial capitalist and created an urban working class. From 1830 to the early 20th century‚ the Industrial Revolution spread throughout Europe and the USA and to Japan
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Women’s Work in the Industrial Revolution The industrial revolution swept through Europe and North America during the 19th century‚ affecting the class structure‚ economy‚ government‚ and even the religious practices of everyone who lived in or did commerce with these new "industrialized nations." It made the modern age possible‚ but it was not without its "growing pains." The position of women before the industrial revolution was often equivalent to chattel‚ and then as now‚ they were expected
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we live and act throughout our lives today. A prime example of industrialization was in the Second Industrial Revolution back in the beginning of the 20th century. Through the Second Industrial Revolution it can be seen that industrialization can bring changes to economic‚ social‚ and political structures. To begin‚ industrialization had the first effect on the economy during the Second Industrial Revolution.Through efficient‚ cheap‚ and strong steel‚ machines‚ engines‚ railways‚ buildings‚ ships
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During the Industrial Revolution technology was beginning to be introduced to society and started to affect people all over the world. The Industrial Revolution first started to make an appearance in the 1800’s. This was huge event during this decade because it made a lot of changes throughout the world. The Industrial Revolution would introduce the world inventions and a new way for transportation‚ which would later be used throughout the whole world and still goes on today. The only reason that
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Was the Industrial Revolution good for Europe? Yes the Industrial Revolution was good for Europe. It helped improve Europe in many ways. It started Europe it was the beginning of Europe. It changed how people lived and worked. Lots of people benefited from the industrial Revolution in many ways. The people that benefited from the Industrial Revolution were the middle class. The middle class certainly were the “Big Winners” as a result of the French Revolution the 3rd estate were the business owners
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Brenda Sanchez December 5‚ 2012 Industrial Revolution: Changing Role of Women Women have always been seen as less and worthless unlike men who have always been seen as more superior. Because of this‚ men denied the rights to women. During the Industrial Revolution‚ women had a more difficult lifestyle in comparison to the men. Women were often mistreated and taken advantage of. Women weren’t considered as equal to men‚ therefore they were given very few rights. Unfortunately‚ the amount of rights
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HISTORY OF FINANCE: Research Paper “The people behind the American Industrial Revolution” May 1st‚ 2012 Table of Contents Introduction Page 3 The People behind the American Industrial Revolution * US Government Page 4 * Robber Barons Page 5 * The “masses” Page 7 Conclusion Page 7 Sources Page 8 “For the first time in history‚ the living standards of the masses of ordinary people have begun to undergo sustained growth … nothing
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C. Why was it revolutionary? The Industrial revolution was revolutionary since it established and renovated the US Economy. Although at first workers were given hazardous jobs for low wages‚ with the consistent flow of new inventions‚ workers were provided with more freedom and an increase in pay. New manufacturing processes were less hazardous‚ such as the automation and factories‚ which reduced child labor and consequently led to lower birth rates since children weren’t used to provide money
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80 years have passed and our world has changed drastically. During 1750 to 1830 the Industrial Revolution spread among Britain. People who worked in the factories during the Industrial Revolution weren’t pleased. Working in these factories was very unpleasant and also harmful to men‚ women and even children. The living conditions weren’t suitable either. For example‚ the people living in the urban areas weren’t happy. The houses were in bad quality. People who worked in the mines were very dangerous
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