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The Lives of Everyday People in the Nineteenth Century: 3 Ways they were Changed Rutvij Jayesh Patel California State University Fullerton History 180 Amy Essington October 29 , 2023
Patel The nineteenth century was a time of extraordinary change , marked by a wide range of political , technological , and social advancements that had a significant impact on everyday people s lives . A major turning point in the life of common people was the Industrial Revolution , which started in the late eighteenth century and gained substantial speed during the nineteenth . It brought about a transition in economic systems from rural and cottage industry-based to industrial and factory-based . 1 The invention of newer devices brought about a huge change to all kinds if people , slaves included . 2 This change had a number of significant outcomes . Opportunities for Employment is one example . People from rural areas were drawn to metropolitan areas by the abundance of job opportunities brought about by industrialization , where they found work in factories . Urban centers grew as a result , and the distribution of people changed generally . Working conditions can serve as a second illustration . Men , women , and children who worked in factories frequently endured cruel and exploitative working conditions . Dangerous conditions , long hours , and poor pay were typical , which resulted in the growth of labor unions and the fight for labor rights . As a result of this , abolitionists arose in both men and women . 3 The last example is Shifting Social Structures and Roles : Gender roles 1 James Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 269 . 2 The Abolitionists- William Lloyd Garrison .” Film Clip , Chapter 11 . 3 Amy Essington , “ Lecture , Chapter 11 ,” CSU Fullerton , Fall 2023 . ; The Abolitionists- Garrison Faces a Mob Film Clip , Chapter 11 . ; Amy Essington , “ Lecture , Chapter 11 ,” CSU Fullerton , Fall 2023 . ; James 1
Patel were also changed by industrialization . The start of the women s rights movement was also something that came as a result of the revolution . 4 In the pre-industrial era , women had mostly been employed in household roles , but many later started working in factories to help support their families . This change reshaped family relationships and prepared the way for later women s rights movements . Another form of change for the people of the nineteenth century is Urbanization Cities grew quickly in the nineteenth century , mostly due to the industrial revolution and the attraction of work opportunities . Ordinary people s lives were significantly impacted by urbanization in a number of ways ; examples are included below : Living arrangements and housing : Rapidly expanding cities saw a decline in housing standards as more people moved to metropolitan areas . Slum housing , poor sanitation , and overcrowding became commonplace , which aided in the spread of illness . 5 Social and Cultural Transformations: As people from different areas and backgrounds congregated in cities , urbanization promoted a greater diversity of social and cultural Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 297 . 4 Amy Essington , “ Lecture , Chapter 12 ,” CSU Fullerton , Fall 2023 . ; Elizabeth Cady Stanton , That Woman Is Man s Equal : The Seneca Falls Declaration (1848) (History of Women Suffrage . Rochester , NY : S . B . Anthony , 1889) ; Not For Ourselves Alone- Elizabeth Cady Stanton .” Film Clip , Chapter 12 . ; Not For Ourselves Alone- Susan B . Anthony .” Film Clip Chapter 12 . ; Not For Ourselves Alone- Seneca Falls .” Film Clip Chapter 12 . 5 James Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 335 . 2
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Patel expression . The emergence of new forms of social interaction , art , and entertainment as a result of this diversity marked the birth of contemporary urban culture . 6 The Rise of the Middle Class and Social Mobility: Industrialization and urbanization increased social mobility . As people in a variety of crafts and professions discovered new avenues for financial success , the middle class grew, especially for middle class white-women . 7 A change in societal values that placed more emphasis on education , individual success , and social advancement coincided with the rise of the middle class . Working-class people and social challenges: While the middle class prospered , urban living presented difficulties for the working class . Low pay and abusive working conditions frequently sparked labor movements and demands for workers rights . As working-class neighborhoods looked to improve their living and working situations , urbanization also saw the emergence of political and social reform movements . Moving onto the third way that peoples lives changed in the nineteenth century , is transportation . Advancements in transportation had a profound impact on the everyday lives of people during the nineteenth century . Railroads and the Expansion of Trade is a great example of the point being made . The development of railroads significantly transformed transportation . These networks connected distant regions and allowed goods and people to move quickly and 6 Amy Essington , “ Lecture , Chapter 13 ,” CSU Fullerton , Fall 2023 . 7 James Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 479 . 3
Patel efficiently . The expansion of railroads facilitated the growth of trade and commerce , making a wider range of products available to everyday people . It also reduced transportation costs , making goods more affordable . 8 Communication and Cultural Exchange is another example of the way transportation changed people s lives . The expansion of transportation networks , including railroads and steamships , revolutionized communication . 9 People could now send messages and receive news from distant places more quickly than ever before . This improved communication led to greater cultural exchange , as literature , art , and ideas from different regions could be shared and enjoyed by a wider audience . To sum up everything that has been stated so far . The nineteenth century brought about profound changes in the lives of everyday people , driven by industrialization , urbanization , and advancements in transportation . These transformations fundamentally altered the way people worked , lived , and interacted with the world around them . While industrialization reshaped economies and labor patterns , urbanization restructured societal hierarchies and living conditions . Improved transportation networks brought the world closer together , fostering 8 James Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 431 .; “ Africans In America- Pierce Butler.” Film Clip Chapter 14. 9 James Roark , et . al ., The American Promise : A History of the United States . (New York : Bedford/St . Martin s , 2015 . ) , 475 . 4
Patel greater connectivity and cultural exchange . The consequences of these changes continue to influence the world we live in today , shaping our economies , societies , and daily lives . Bibliography 5
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Patel Textbook Roark, James, et. al. The American Promise: A History of the United States . Ninth Edition. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2023. Primary Sources Elizabeth Cady Stanton , That Woman Is Man s Equal : The Seneca Falls Declaration (1848) (History of Women Suffrage . Rochester , NY : S . B . Anthony , 1889) Lectures Essington, Amy. “Lecture, Chapter 11.” CSU Fullerton. Spring 2023. Essington, Amy. “Lecture, Chapter 12” CSU Fullerton. Spring 2023. Essington, Amy. “Lecture, Chapter 13.” CSU Fullerton. Spring 2023. Film Clips “The Abolitionists- William Lloyd Garrison.” Film Clip, Chapter 11. “The Abolitionists- Garrison Faces a Mob” Film Clip, Chapter 11. “Not For Ourselves Alone- Elizabeth Cady Stanton.” Film Clip, Chapter 12. “Not For Ourselves Alone- Susan B. Anthony.” Film Clip Chapter 12. “Not For Ourselves Alone- Seneca Falls.” Film Clip Chapter 12. “Africans In America- Pierce Butler.” Film Clip Chapter 14. 6