WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which social class had the greatest expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
A
Middle Class
B
Lower/Poor class
C
Farmers
D
Government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bourgeoisie were the owners of the factories and businesses that drove industrialization, and they were the wealthiest and most powerful members of the middle class.

Detailed explanation-2: -The growth of the businesses and factories created more jobs. The middle class assumed the occupations of merchants, shopkeepers and accountants. They were able to take advantage of affordable amenities like furniture and fine clothing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: During the Industrial Revolution, the middle class lived in comfortable homes and households that reinforced gender norms. The Industrial Revolution created new jobs like those in office and retail management, as well as sales, for middle class men.

Detailed explanation-4: -During industrialization the classes of people were affected differently. With the rise of industrialization, the majority of upper and middle class workers were well off and able to have jobs in management, where they had more structure to their work week, hours they worked, and got paid more.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prior to the Industrial Revolution, most people around the world were peasants, farmers or caught fish. The small class that ruled them were land-owning nobles or aristocrats. The new jobs that industrialization demanded led to two big changes in systems of social class.

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