Life During the Victorian Era

Which job was NOT mentioned as a common occupation for the poor?

• Rat catcher

• Banker

• Street sweeper

• Matchstick maker

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was a significant consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Victorian cities?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Overcrowding and poor living conditions

• Improvement in living conditions

• Decrease in population

What was a luxury item in the diet of the poor?

• Potatoes

• Bread

• Meat

• Vegetables

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which activity was exclusive to the rich during the Victorian era?

• Working in factories

• Fishing

• Playing card games

• Sewing

What role did nannies or governesses play in the lives of wealthy children?

• Factory work

• Street sweeping

• Teaching and caregiving

• Cooking meals

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on the class structure?

• It eliminated the class system

• It created a large middle class

• It made the rich poorer

• It had no impact on the class structure

How did living conditions change during the Industrial Revolution?

• People lived in spacious and clean housing

• Most people had access to high-quality healthcare

• Overcrowded and unsanitary housing became common

• Everyone owned their homes