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When did the Industrial revolution start?
In 1760
What did the people do when the industrial revolution started?
Many moved from the country to the towns to work in the new factories
How did the people live in the towns?
They lived terrible and difficult lives
Describe a typical day in a factory
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What condition were the children in?
They were hungry, ill and a lot of children were only 5 years old
When did the children work? How much did they earn?
Most children worked 12 - 14 hours a day and they earned about €0.03 a day
Where did the children live?
With their family in a small house
When was Charles Dickens born?
On 17th February, 1812
What happened in 1824?
Charles Dickens's father went to prison for financial problems
Why did Charles Dickens leave school?
He had to work to earn money for his family
Which of Charles Dickens's books are the most famous?
Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, Mr Scrooge and David Copperfield
What solutions does Dickens offer to the social problems that he describes in Oliver Twist?
Dickens doesn't offer any precise solutions. He hopes his story will help his readers change their opinon about poor people
When did he die?
In 1860
