Rise of the Middle Class
The Industrial Revolution introduced many additional jobs to offer for the common worker which lead to the rise of the middle class. Prior to the Industrial Revolution Europe followed the traditional hierarchy system which was common during the middle ages. The hierarchy system composed of the aristocrats, landlords and nobles in the upper class with the middle and lower class below which consisted of labourers. Before the Industrial Revolution the upper class owned valuable land space which they would employ workers to work on their land. However, with construction of many factories and establishments in the cities many labourers hoped it would offer higher wage and a more stable income. In high hopes the working class migrated to the cities. Workers were highly sought after by many factory owners to work in their establishments. As more people began to enter businesses and financially self-efficient jobs the middle-class sored to economic success even surpassing the previous upper class. With their new found success the middle-class used their achievements and converted it to political influence as they now had the wealth to back up their voices. Over time as their power grew their influence on society rose, alongside the Trade Unions the middle class managed to transform the mentality of working during the Industrial Revolution.