1. The Growth of Cities 1500- 156 cities w/ pop. Over 10k 1800- 363 cities w/ pop. Over 10k

2. The Mid-18 th century Rate of growth in larger cities declined Small towns grew. Why? Population Increase Industrial rev. fostered growth near factories. New prosperity in Euro Agriculture

3. Poverty Urban and countryside problem The “gin age”

4. Riots Artisans were careful not to charge high prices on bread. 1753, Protestants riot after London legalizes Judaism. Rioters were usually not peasants but middle class artisans Riots against government Riots against French Revolution supporters

5. The Jewish Population Most lived in Eastern Europe. Initially banned by Catherine Great of Russia. Their separate communities (ghettos) Different rights Converted Jews were welcomed

6. Need a bath? No need, just wash your clothes. Consumed 7.5 liters/ day. Public bathing associated w/ immoral behavior Avoid baths so as to not open your pores. Mid-18 th century scientists believe bathing may be healthy.