Research project

 Key Question:  

Topic:   Living conditions in the Victorian cities.

Questions to consider:

·         Were there social classes during this time period?

·         Was there poverty and child labor?

·         How long was working hours for the workers?

·         What were the life expectancy and death rates?

·         Were the Victorian cities overpopulated?

·         What was housing like?

·         Did pollution affect their daily lives?

·         Was there unemployment throughout the cities?

·         If so, what was the cause of unemployment during the Victorian era?

·         Did the New Poor Law contribute to any of their daily lives?

·         What is “The Great Unwashed”?

Sub Questions:

1.       What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the Victorian society? Was it a good or bad impact on the Victorian cities?

2.       What were the differences in welfare between the social classes? How did that affect their lifestyle and daily lives?

3.       What were the laws and rules in the Victorian cities? Was it based on your social level? Explain why or not.

Research Question:   Were the Victorian Cities a good place to live for the rich and poor?