Explain how industrialization caused change in existing social hierarchies and standards of living.

Hi Simona!

Industrialization caused the expansion of the middle class, and, eventually, an increase in the standard of living.

Factories required more managers, who were middle class, and foremen and skilled mechanics (to repair machines), who became a very conservative upper lower class/working class.

There was also an increased demand for bankers, lawyers, scientists, and engineers who also were members of the middle class.Technology and invention were becoming more and more important, so were legal and financial issues surrounding the increase of industry.

You need to know why this happened, and it's there in your textbook and other sources.

If you have any more questions, let me know.

How did industrialization change existing social hierarchies and standards of living?

Eventually, industrialization led to increased living standards for many. While life could be very hard for poor and working class people, the growing middle class had increased access to goods, housing, culture, and education.

How did industrialization change social hierarchies?

The Industrial Revolution created a new middle class along with the working class. Those in the middle class owned and operated the new factories, mines, and railroads, among other industries. Their lifestyle was much more comfortable than that of the industrial working class.