The class system in edwardian britain Flashcards
1
Q
What sort of people were in upper class ?
A
Old well known famillies, owned land, inherited family money, had titles like lord and lady.
2
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What sort of people were in middle class ?
A
Earned their own money, buying property, educated, wanted to gain power and influence.
3
Q
What sort of people were in working class ?
A
Worked in physical jobs, no money , no property, often not educated, no way to improve.
4
Q
In edwardian britan what percentage of the population was working class ?
A
80%