WebQuest: A Christmas Carol Background Information

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What does the word 'lamentation' mean?

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Weeping or crying; expressing sorrow.

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Which word is NOT a synonym for 'benevolence'?

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Greediness.

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What was the maximum number of hours a child aged 9 to 13 could work per day according to the British Factory Act of 1833?

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9 hours.

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What significant demographic change occurred during the Victorian era in England?

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Unprecedented population increase.

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Where was Charles Dickens born?

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Portsmouth, England.

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What is the definition of 'benevolence'?

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The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.

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What year was the British Factory Act enacted?

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1833.

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What was a major social issue addressed by the British Factory Act of 1833?

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Child labor.

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What does the term 'Victorian era' refer to?

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The period of Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901.

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What was one of the main characteristics of the Victorian era in terms of society?

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Rapid industrialization and urbanization.