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What primarily determined the life of a child in Victorian Britain?
Why did many Victorian children not have the opportunity for a long time?
What was a common job for children in Victorian Britain that posed significant risks?
How did the jobs that children worked in during Victorian Britain compare to adults’ jobs?
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What was a significant factor about the chimney sweeps' working conditions?
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What was one significant change in chimney design after the Great Fire of London in 1666?
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What age did many chimney sweeps start working?
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What was a common cause of death among chimney sweeps?
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What challenges did wealthy children face compared to chimney sweeps?
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How did the size of chimneys in the Victorian period impact chimney sweeps?
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Study Notes
Life of a Child in Victorian Britain
- Upbringing varied significantly based on family wealth; wealthy children enjoyed better living conditions than poor children.
- The middle class emerged during Queen Victoria's reign, representing a wealthier group than the poorest but less affluent than the aristocracy.
- Education was mainly inaccessible for poor families due to costs; it became free only in 1891.
- Many impoverished children were sent to work, facing hazardous conditions in factories and other laborious jobs.
- Common jobs for children included crawling into dangerous machinery and doing labor unsuitable for adults due to the need for small physical size.
- Chimney sweeping was one of the most perilous occupations; children frequently faced risks of suffocation, burns, and long-term health issues from soot exposure.
- The design of chimneys was altered post-Great Fire of London (1666), making them narrower and increasing hazard for chimney sweeps.
- Children could start working as young as four or six, with survival rates being low due to the dangers involved.
- Wealthy children did not work but faced strict schooling environments, experiencing punishments and harsh conditions despite having access to toys, holidays, and better clothing.
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Explore the differences in upbringing for children in Victorian Britain through this informative quiz. Understand the impact of wealth on childhood experiences during this historical period. Test your knowledge on the lives of children from various social classes in the Victorian era.
