Joseph Bazalgette; the early years

Joseph Bazalgette; the early years

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History

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The transcript provides a historical perspective on life in 19th century London, focusing on the narrator's early life, the decline in urban life expectancy, high infant mortality rates, and the impact of unplanned urbanization. It highlights the severe sanitation issues faced by the population, with a notable quote from Anglican cleric Sidney Smith on water contamination, illustrating the dire living conditions of the time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the narrator born?

Manchester

Enfield, London

Birmingham

Liverpool

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the urban life expectancy in some areas when the narrator was born?

50 years

40 years

30 years

35 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Queen Victoria's reign, what percentage of London's infants lived to see their 5th birthday?

50%

40%

75%

60%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major issue with the cities where half the population lived?

Lack of schools

Unplanned development

No public transport

Scarcity of food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sidney Smith say about drinking water?

It was the best in the world

It was scarce and expensive

It was pure and clean

It contained more animated beings than people on Earth