Industrialization

The process of transforming the economy from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing

To improve or make better

Movement of people from rural areas to cities

Why did urbanization occur? (Three choices)

• Changes in Farming

• Population Growth

• Increase Demand for Workers

• More Machinery

What created the middle class?

The middle class was also known as...

Multistory buildings divided into apartments. Working class lived here (slums)

Organization of workers who bargain for better pay and working conditions 

How many hours did people work in factories?

• 1-3 hours

• 12-16 hours

• 10-12 hours

• 5-7 hours

Why did factories hire women? (Two choices)

• They were paid less

• They had education

• They worked for their husbands

• They were easier to manage