Upper Class
Cities
Middle Class
Artisans
Ghettos
100
Who are some examples of the aristocracy?
Nobles, large merchants, bankers, financiers, clergy, government officials were all on top of social hierarchy.
100
What happened to the population growth of smaller and larger cities after the year 1750?
Smaller cities grew, larger cities did not
100
What two groups did not get along well?
Aristocracy and middle class
100
In cities, how much of the population were artisans?
They were the largest group in cities
100
What is a Ghetto?
Separated communities in which Jews were required by law to live in.
200
All members of the aristocracy were.....
Men
200
In which century did urban development start, and what was the usual population size in a city?
In the 16th century, and around 10,000
200
What was the middle class also called?
Bourgeoisie
200
What did most Artisans lives centered around?
Their lives were centered around their work.
200
What were the 3 ways that Jews were separated from society?
Religiously, socially, politically
300
What did the upper classes usually have control of?
Government, through their corporation/town council
300
What happened to industrial cities between 1600 and 1750?
They were not as prosperous, and they were stuck in their traditional ways.
300
What did Middle Class disagree with?
Rights and Privileges nobles received.
300
What didn't Guilds want/seek?
Economic Growth and Innovation
300
How were Jews able to be accepted back into society?
They could be accepted if they converted to Christianity
400
How big of the population was the upper class?
They made up a small percentage of the population
400
Between what years did capitals and & ports display increased growth?
1600-1750
400
What are some of the types of Middle Class men?
Prosperous merchants, tradesmen, bankers, and professionals
400
Were their economic positions very sturdy?
No, their economic positions were very vulnerable
400
Where were the European Jews mostly located?
Eastern Europe (Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine)
500
What ocean had the most overseas trade?
The Atlantic Ocean had the most trade
500
What did the bourgeoisie want?
Bourgeoisie wanted more rational regulations for trade and commerce.
500
What were some of the things that guilds accomplished?
They kept jobs in tact by making sure not too many people had the same skill, protected members against the commercial market, and helped teach skills
500
What occupation did few Eastern Europeans have?
Money lender
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