Industrial Revolution Social Impact

The video discusses the Industrial Revolution's profound impact on social hierarchies, introducing new social classes like the working class, middle class, and industrialists. It highlights the shift from skilled to unskilled labor, the rise of the middle class, and the power of industrialists. The effects on women and children are explored, noting the roles of working-class women and child labor. Challenges such as pollution, housing shortages, and increased crime in rapidly growing industrial cities are also addressed.

What was one of the major impacts of the Industrial Revolution on social hierarchies?

• The merging of all social classes

• The elimination of the working class

• The rise of new social classes

• The decline of the aristocracy

Which group primarily made up the Industrial working class?

• Industrialists

• Middle-class professionals

• Rural migrants

• Aristocrats

What was a significant disadvantage faced by the Industrial working class?

• High wages

• Job security

• Dangerous working conditions

• Access to education

How did the middle class benefit from industrialization?

• They received government subsidies

• They could afford manufactured goods

• They had access to better education

• They gained political power

What belief did the middle class hold about their social mobility?

• It was due to government support

• It was a result of their own hard work

• It was a matter of luck

• It was a temporary phase

Who were the industrialists during the Industrial Revolution?

• Factory workers

• Government officials

• Middle-class professionals

• Owners of large industrial corporations

What was a common role for middle-class women during the Industrial Revolution?

• Factory workers

• Educators

• Political leaders

• Homemakers

What was one of the major environmental issues caused by rapid industrialization?

• Desertification

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air pollution from coal smoke

What was a consequence of housing shortages in industrial cities?

• Increased rural migration

• Spread of diseases

• Decreased population

• Improved living conditions

What was a factor contributing to increased crime in industrial cities?

• Concentration of poor populations

• Strict law enforcement

• High employment rates

• Abundance of resources