Victorian Era
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During the Victorian era, many people moved from the countryside to the cities because of the

  • Availability of better healthcare
  • Opportunity for higher education
  • Desire for a change in scenery
  • Industrial revolution and job opportunities (correct)
  • What was one of the jobs that poor people in the Victorian era worked as?

  • Doctors
  • Rat catchers (correct)
  • Lawyers
  • Teachers
  • What was the living condition like for poor families in the Victorian era?

  • Comfortable cottages
  • Spacious and clean apartments
  • Luxurious mansions
  • Damp and filthy apartments (correct)
  • What was the state of sewage disposal in Victorian cities?

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    What was the consequence of extreme poverty for some families in the Victorian era?

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    Study Notes

    Industrialization and Urbanization

    • Many people moved from the countryside to cities during the Victorian era due to industrialization.

    Occupation of the Poor

    • One of the jobs that poor people in the Victorian era worked as was in factories.

    Living Conditions of the Poor

    • The living conditions for poor families in the Victorian era were overpopulated, dirty, and unhealthy.

    Sanitation and Sewage Disposal

    • The state of sewage disposal in Victorian cities was poor, with sewage flowing through the streets.

    Consequences of Poverty

    • The consequence of extreme poverty for some families in the Victorian era was homelessness, hunger, and even starvation.

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    Test your knowledge on the stark contrasts between the rich and poor during the Victorian era. Discover how the Industrial Revolution reshaped society, leading to overcrowded cities and the struggle for better quality of life.

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