Middle class Flashcards
1
Q
What factors contributed to the growth of the middle class under Alexander III?
A
Urban and industrial expansion and increased educational opportunities.
2
Q
What professions saw increased demand due to the growing middle class?
A
Bankers, doctors, teachers, and other professionals.
3
Q
How did the government support middle-class growth?
A
By providing contracts to build railways and state loans to build factories, creating opportunities for enterprising individuals.
4
Q
What opportunities existed for the lower end of the middle class?
A
Many took management positions, became workshop owners, or worked as traders.
5
Q
How large was the working class in 1887?
A
500,000 workers, which was still relatively small.
