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Social developments: the middle class; the industrial workforce; landowners; agricultural labourers and the poor; working conditions; standards of living; the Combination Acts.
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Pressure for change, c1783–1812
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Social developments: the middle class; the industrial workforce; landowners; agricultural labourers and the poor; working conditions; standards of living; the Combination Acts
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What was one of the main reasons for the rise of the middle class in Britain during the industrial period?
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The rise of the middle class in Britain during the industrial period was largely due to the expansion of trade and commerce, which provided new economic opportunities.
Key terms
- Industrial Workforce: The labor force engaged in industrial production, often facing harsh working conditions and low wages.
- Agricultural Labourers: Workers employed in agriculture, who often struggled with poverty and poor living conditions during the industrial period.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the impact of industrialization: It's important to specify that while some classes, like the middle class, benefited, the urban working class faced significant hardships initially.
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