Who?: The new middle class consisted of the merchants and skilled artisans.
What?: The new middle class
Where?: The new middle class started in Britain and France. The new middle class lived in well furnished homes as opposed to tenements
When?: The Bourgeoisie came about in the late 1700's during the Industrial Revolution.
How?: The new middle class came from hard work and determination
Main Ideas:
1) The bourgeoisie were well-off because the Industrial Revolution rewarded and admired the kind of work that came from entrepreneurs
2) The middle class grew in population and power.
3) The laissez-faire policies in government did not restict or regulate business opportunities.
Why?: The entrepreneurs set up the new middle class to make a profit.
Importance: Middle class men gained influence in Parliament.
Related Terms: 1) Proletariat, 2) Means of Production, 3) Social Class, 4) Entrepreneur, 5) Profit
Created by: Jaqueline K (12), Dylan G. (12), Joe C. (12), Marissa Y (12), J.T. E (12)