Was the Victorian Era/Industrial age (late 19th-early 20th centruy US and England) a good time for workers?

by alforque
Question by Alicia: Was the Victorian Era/Industrial age (late 19th-early 20th centruy US and England) a good time for workers?
Did they make a lot of money?

Did their lives improve

were they able to move up in the world

Why would things like child labor laws, safety regulations, 8 hour work days, sick leave, and other stuff be introduced if the economy allowed everyone achieve the dream of getting rich through ahrd work.


Best answer:
Answer by Solar FlareThe Victorian

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