Industrialization and the social question – basic principles
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Industrialization began in the 18th century in Great Britain and spread in the 19th century to Europe and Germany. It led to profound changes in the economy, society, and everyday life: factories, machines, and new means of transportation emerged. Many people moved to cities, where working conditions were often poor. The social question refers to the problems that arose for workers as a result of industrialization, such as poverty, housing shortages, and lack of rights. Reforms, trade unions, and laws were meant to alleviate these grievances.
Industrialization fundamentally changed the economy and society; the social question describes the problems that arose from it for workers, which were addressed through reforms and organizations.
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What is meant by the social question in the 19th century?
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