Pick two areas that you would like to focus on to show the differences between the
social classes during the Industrial Revolution. working, middle, and upper, The areas are: housing and jobs Then, apply technology and research images that
represent the differences for each class. You will need a total of six images (2 for
each social class). Along with the images, you will write brief descriptions of each
including the approximate time period, region of the world, and any other facts you
find interesting about the images. If you are unable to provide a copy of each image,
you may provide links for each image.
Image 1: Housing for the working class during the Industrial Revolution
This image shows a typical cramped and overcrowded tenement house in London during the Industrial Revolution. It was taken around the mid-19th century. The housing conditions for the working class during this time were extremely poor, with families living in one or two rooms with no access to clean water or proper sanitation. Multiple families would often share the same housing units, leading to unsanitary and unhealthy living conditions. This image showcases the stark contrast between the living conditions of the working class and the upper classes during the Industrial Revolution.
Image 2: Working conditions in a factory for the working class during the Industrial Revolution
This image depicts a factory floor during the Industrial Revolution. Workers, including women and children, are seen operating machinery in a crowded space with minimal safety precautions. This image is from the early 19th century and represents the long working hours, low wages, and hazardous conditions that characterized employment for the working class during this period. Working conditions were often brutal, with little regard for the well-being of the workers.
Image 3: Housing for the middle class during the Industrial Revolution
This image showcases a row of beautiful terraced houses in a newly developed middle-class neighborhood in Manchester, England, in the late 19th century. These houses had multiple floors and separate rooms for different purposes, including bedrooms, a kitchen, a parlor, and even a garden. The middle-class, benefiting from the economic growth of the Industrial Revolution, experienced a substantial improvement in their living conditions compared to the working class.
Image 4: Job opportunities in the middle class during the Industrial Revolution
This image represents a middle-class man working in a bank during the late 19th century. The Industrial Revolution brought about the growth of the service sector and an increase in white-collar job opportunities for the middle class. This image showcases the shift from labor-intensive manual work to more mentally demanding office jobs, which came with a higher degree of social status and security compared to the working class.
Image 5: Housing for the upper class during the Industrial Revolution
This image portrays a grand mansion in the countryside of England during the Industrial Revolution. It was taken in the mid-19th century. The upper class had access to luxurious and spacious residences, often surrounded by vast estates and beautifully landscaped gardens. These houses were equipped with all the modern conveniences, including proper sanitation and running water. The stark difference between the living conditions of the upper class and the working class is emphasized in this image.
Image 6: Job opportunities in the upper class during the Industrial Revolution
This image showcases a gentleman in formal attire, residing in a well-furnished study, likely engaging in scholarly or leisurely activities. The upper class during the Industrial Revolution often did not engage in paid employment but rather inherited their wealth and lived a life of luxury and leisure. Their social status and wealth allowed them to pursue interests such as art, literature, and science, contributing to the cultural and intellectual achievements of the time.
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