The Social Effects of Industrialization

Question 1

note

Answer 1

• some countries become state sponsored of industrialism
• nationalism would become the new norm following the Industrial Revolution and this would lead to Imperialism and finally to a global war (WWI)

Question 2

industrialism creates a “have and have not” society (two-tier classes)

Answer 2

• industrialized nations are the “haves”
• western European nations
• underdeveloped nations are the “have nots” and become exploited
• Africa, Americas, China, India, etc.
• this would create a major trade imbalance

Question 3

cause and effect

Answer 3

• currency - gold standard established
• growing gap - rich and the poor
• social - created a middle (bourgeoisie) and working class (proletariait)
• push for unions and better working conditions
• schools for children
• women & children - exploited for their factory work: affected the family home
• demographics - rise of urbanization, pollution, and crime
• more wealth - so people now how disposable income for entertainment and sports
• economic philosophies:
• Capitalism - laisse faire: no government regulation (Adam Smith)
• Socialism - need to create classless society and government needs to regulate the economy and everything is equal and shared (Karl Marx)
• women - movement for equality and rise of feminism
• reforms:
• prisons, voting, education, pollution (sometimes called the progressive movement)
• art & literature:
• reflect the time period (Charles Dickens)
• art goes from romanticism to realism
• technology:
• steam engines (travel is faster)
• communications
• electricity

Question 4

how did the addition of child labor contribute to work regulations following the industrial revolution?

Answer 4

• harsh conditions led to unions ending child labor

Question 5

who sponsored industrialization in Russia?

Answer 5

• the state of Russia

Question 6

what were the negative effects of increased work following the Industrial revolution

Answer 6

• alcoholism
• suicide
• fewer farm workers

Question 7

what were the working conditions in factories following the Industrial revolution?

Answer 7

• some were maimed and killed in harsh environments

Question 8

which area grew in size during the industrialization?

Answer 8

• urban areas