#AP European History Study Guide: Industrial Revolution & Social Change

Hey there, future AP Euro champ! Let's get you prepped for the exam with a super-focused review of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society. We'll break down the key stuff, make it easy to remember, and get you feeling confident. Let's dive in! 🚀

#Socioeconomic Class Structure & Industrialization

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The Industrial Revolution dramatically reshaped European society, leading to the emergence of two distinct classes:

• Proletariat (Working Class): The factory workers. They operated the machines, often in harsh conditions.
• Bourgeoisie (Upper Class): The factory owners, bankers, and merchants. They controlled the means of production and enjoyed wealth and power.

# Proletariat: The Working Class

• Who: Urban factory workers, often former peasants.
• What: Long hours, low wages, unsafe conditions. 🏭
• Why: Shift from manual to machine-based production required large numbers of workers.
• Impact: Exploitation led to social unrest and labor movements.

# Bourgeoisie: The Wealthy Class

• Who: Wealthy industrialists, bankers, merchants.
• What: Owned and controlled the means of production (factories, businesses).
• Why: Gained power from new technologies and innovations.
• Impact: Drove capitalist economies and free-market ideologies.

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#Urbanization and the Countryside

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