USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The working conditions that working-class people faced were known to include: long hours of work (12-16 hour shifts), low wages that barely covered the cost of living, dangerous and dirty conditions and workplaces with little or no worker rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Class Structure There were essentially three different classes that emerged as a result of industrialization: the working class, the middle class, and the super-wealthy. The working class was made up of people who worked in factories or other manual labor jobs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution created an increase in employment opportunities. Wages at factories were higher than what individuals were making as farmers. As factories became widespread, additional managers and employees were required to operate them, increasing the supply of jobs and overall wages.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the late stages of the Industrial Revolution, workers began to organize into unions in order to fight for better and safer working conditions. The government also became involved. New regulations were imposed to shorten the work week and to make factories safer.