1. Mr. Meester AP European History Pages: 504-510
The Rise of Cities
Mr. Meester
AP European History
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2. Preindustrial Urbanization
Major cities in Europe saw considerable growth during the 18th century
Capitals and Ports grew the most during the 1st half of the 1700’s
During the 2nd half of the century the growth of smaller towns exceeded that of the large cities
18th Century London

3. 18th Century Cities Distinct social classes emerged in the cities
The Aristocracy & Upper middle class lived in luxury
Artisans lived were they worked
The poor life slums by the river
Poverty was extremely visible in the cities
Public Executions were common

4. The Upper Class Were at the top of the Urban social structure
Made up of Nobles and Rich commononers
Generally controlled the political and economic affairs in town

5. Middle Class
The most diverse class made up of people of many different professions
They were the reason for the consumption revolution
Their relationship with the other classes was complex

6. Artisans & Working Class
This class made up the largest single class in the cities
They were economically vulnerable than the other classes
The guilds traditionally played a large role in their lives

7. Urban Riots A common type of urban unrest was the Bread Riot
Religion was another common reason to riot
In the last half of the century Politics became a main cause
The Gordon Riots

8. Jewish Ghettos Most European Jews lived in Eastern Europe
In most nations Jews did not enjoy equal rights and privileges
Under the Old Regime Jews lived in separate communities from Non-jews
These Communities were known as Ghettos
Via Rua in Ghetto