The Changing Life of People (Prussia)

Social Impact: Extended families were popular as well as the rising of a late marriage combined with a Nuclear Family household. More marriages were delayed and maturity in a marriage was evident.Europe also experienced an illegitimacy explosion, illegitimate births rose steadily which led to a growing population.Economic Impact: Economic fluctuations and unemployment were constant threats to young men, Government run foundling homes were established. The cottage industry grew, created new opportunity for earing a living. Political Impact: Reign of Frederick the Great in PrussiaCultural Impact: More young people married for love rather than for economic reasons, schools and education led to the rise of new literature. Prussia led the way for universal education by encouraging the reading of the bible and attendance to elementary school.