Question

Describe the life of the workers in Victorian Britain.(in points)

Answer 1

(i) Labour was in abundance.

(ii) Job opportunities were few.

(iii) Job seekers who came from villages had to spend the night under bridges or in night shelters and they had no place to stay in the city.

(iv) Much of the work was seasonal in nature such as bookbinding.

(v) Wages were low and life was difficult when prices of goods in the city rose sharply.

(vi) Workers had to look for odd jobs when they could not find proper employment in factories.

Answer 2

1. Abundance in labour.

2. Few job opportunities.

3. Those who come from villages had to spend the night under bridges or in night shelters.

4. No place to stay in city.

5. Low wages and life become difficult when prices of good rises.