WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Workers fought their often demeaning work conditions by uniting together into collective groups and unions. The American Federation of Labor (AFL), for example, was created in 1886 for skilled craftsmen under the leadership of Samuel Gompers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Poor workers were often housed in cramped, grossly inadequate quarters. Working conditions were difficult and exposed employees to many risks and dangers, including cramped work areas with poor ventilation, trauma from machinery, toxic exposures to heavy metals, dust, and solvents.

Detailed explanation-3: -The working class of the industrial revolution consisted of anyone working in factories and textile mills, operating machinery, or skilled laborers. The middle class included factory and mill managers, construction supervisors, doctors, lawyers, and educated individuals.

Detailed explanation-4: -The working class was made up of people who worked in factories or other manual labor jobs. They often worked long hours for low pay and had little control over their working conditions.