Effects of the Industrial Revolution on Culture

1. Slavery is Abolished (in Britain) Because some were morally against slavery (think it’s just wrong) And because others thought slavery was an economic threat (threat to their jobs) Slavery abolished in 1833

2. Women fight for rights During the IR, women worked outside the home (for the first time) – Made 1/3 of the money that men did – Criticized for stepping outside their normal role in the home Women also formed organizations and fight for voting rights, public education, and prison reform.

3. Literature changes because of the Industrial Revolution EX: Charles Dickens ( ) Writer of books like Oliver Twist Wrote about effects of industrialization – Emphasized poverty of working class

EX: From Charles Dickens’ Hard Times “It was a town of red brick, or of brick that would have been red if the smoke and ashes had allowed it; but as matters stood it was a town of unnatural red and black like the painted face of a savage. It was a town of machinery and tall chimneys, out of which in interminable serpents of smoke trailed themselves forever and ever.” 3. Literature changes because of the Industrial Revolution

Age of ROMANTICISM Before you look at examples, what do you think of when you hear the word “romantic?” Come up with a list of words. Keywords: emotion, drama, longing and desire. 3. Art changes because of the Industrial Revolution

Death of Marat Painted by Jacques- Louis David Art changes because of the Industrial Revolution

The Hay Wain SOURCE: John Constable Art changes because of the Industrial Revolution

The Voyage of Life SOURCE: Thomas Cole, Art changes because of the Industrial Revolution