Challenges and Changes of the Industrial Age

The video discusses the societal changes during the Industrial Age, focusing on the emergence of new social classes, urbanization challenges, changing family dynamics, and environmental issues. It highlights the development of the working and middle classes, the impact of rapid urban growth on living conditions, and the shift in family roles. The video concludes with a look at future reforms addressing these challenges.

What were some of the challenges brought by rapid urbanization during the Industrial Age?

• Increased agricultural output

• Improved public transportation

• Decreased population density

• Pollution and poverty

What was a major consequence of rapid urban growth with little planning in the 19th century?

• Improved housing conditions

• Development of rural areas

• Disastrous living conditions in cities

• Decrease in crime rates

What was one of the main reasons for the development of public services like police and fire departments during the Industrial Age?

• To address urban living conditions

• To manage increased agricultural output

• To support rural communities

• To promote international trade

Which new social class emerged during the Industrial Age, often seen as replaceable and with low wages?

• Middle class

• Industrial working class

• Peasant class

• Aristocracy

Who did Karl Marx refer to as the bourgeoisie during the Industrial Age?

• Industrial working class

• Peasant class

• Urban middle class

• Aristocracy

What was a significant change in family dynamics during the Industrial Age?

• Increase in family size

• Parents working from home

• Rise of compulsory education

• Decrease in women's workforce participation

What societal role did middle-class women primarily take on during the Industrial Age?

• Industrial workers

• Political leaders

• Homemakers

• Educators

What was a key factor in the shrinking of family sizes during the Industrial Age?

• Decrease in industrial jobs

• Rise in rural population

• Urban living conditions

• Increased agricultural demand

What environmental issue was exacerbated by the burning of fossil fuels during the Industrial Age?

• Deforestation

• Air and water pollution

• Soil erosion

• Desertification

Which diseases spread rapidly in unsanitary urban areas during the Industrial Age?

• Smallpox and polio

• Influenza and measles

• Cholera and tuberculosis

• Malaria and dengue