The Growth of Cities

1
The Growth of Cities

• 1500- 156 cities w/ pop. Over 10k
• 1800- 363 cities w/ pop. Over 10k

2
The Mid-18th 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-18th century scientists believe bathing may
  be healthy.