19th century - Living conditions Flashcards
1
Q
How many people had to share one room?
A
9+ people - multiple families
2
Q
What was sold for money or put on the fire?
A
- Glass from windows
- Front door
3
Q
What were some examples of rude words?
A
- Leg
- Soap
- Bottom
4
Q
What were some common diseases?
A
- Cholera
- Typhoid
5
Q
What is the cause of Cholera?
A
Contaminated water
6
Q
Why was waste chucked out the window?
A
No bin men
7
Q
The houses were stable - true or false
A
False - they were extremely unstable
8
Q
Sewage ran through the house - true or false
A
True
9
Q
There was lots of furniture - true or false
A
False - there was none
10
Q
Rats, cockroaches and dead animals also lived in the houses - true or false
A
True
