Social Effects of Industrialization Practice Test

Urban class stratification and the emergence of an industrial working class, marked by insecure employment, poor housing, and spatial segregation.

A demographic shift toward rural isolation, caused by railways discouraging city growth and encouraging workers to remain in countryside cottages.

The decline of capitalism through universal artisan ownership, which eliminated wage dependence and reduced migration within the metropolis.

The persistence of a stable village moral economy, where customary rights ensured predictable prices, housing access, and communal support during crises.

The reestablishment of feudal obligations in cities, requiring laborers to provide unpaid service to landlords in exchange for housing.