Social Class In The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution is referred as the introduction of new manufacturing machines and processes to the United States. This event started on Great Britain during late1700s and spread to Europe and America during early 1800s. The industrial Revolution brought several changes in the economy, which also affected society and everyday lives of all Americans. Most important changes brought by the Industrial Revolution include population growth, introduction of new transportation and communication methods, growth and innovation in manufacturing machines and industries, and development of new systems of food, textile, and print production.

American communities changed by the first half of the nineteenth century. During this period, migrants from Great Britain came to the Americas seeking for a better job and better live opportunities, advances in agriculture, transportation and

Rural families with skilled workers and artisans began to move into cities in order to be closer to factories, they are classified as the “Working Class”. Generally involved in heavy physical labor or sweatshop work. “Lower Working Class” refers to other professions, which exclusively got paid enough to their own needs, such as teachers, nurses, miners, office workers, and shop owners. Mostly composed of immigrant groups and African-Americans. Professionals and business people, such as doctors, lawyers, white collar workers, and bankers are examples of the “Middle Working Class”. Middle class families focused on teaching children the complex tasks demanded by an increasingly urban and commercial society. However, on the other hand, the “Upper Class” were composed of very rich industrial families, politicians, and business men. The upper class constantly tried to maintain religion and social control, and also, it was the smallest social