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In a word, wretched. Virtually nothing of the "social safety net" existed; what aid there was, was private charity. The fundamental attitude was that the sufferring of the poor was their own fault and the consequences, though pitiable, were nothing other people had to be concerned about. If indigence (poverty) caused a family to not afford enough food, they starved; if they couldn't buy coal for winter heating, they froze; if they took sick (fairly common because of adulterated food, unclean water, and air pollution, plus all the "regular" contagion caused by living in congested cities) and couldn't pay for medicine, they died.
The government of the time was completely flumoxed by the idea that it, or the prosperous citizens "owed" anything to people who couldn't make their own way. Many adapted the notions of Charles Darwin (who certainly didn't intend them to be used in this way) into so-called "Social Darwinism" which maintained that the poor were being "weeded out" of the society by their own misery.
Obviously, the negative state of the poor has been a characteristic of many times and places, but the pathos of the Victorian era was that it continued into a time - possibly the first time - when the general wealth of the civilization COULD have alleviated it, but refrained from doing so.
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How many Jews live in London as of 2014?
In 2014, it was estimated that there were around 170,000 to 200,000 Jewish people living in London, making it one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe.
What city was first to reach 10 million people?
In terms of metropolitan area, New York-Northeastern New Jersey (around 1930). Greater London had been the first to reach 7 million (by 1910) before being overtaken. Administrative areas are an unsatisfactory basis for comparison as some are far narrower than the total built-up area (the legal "City of London" is a tiny area at the centre of the metropolis).
Which UK city has the highest population?
London, with a population of 7,172,091 (2001 Census). http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/population/cities.htm
How many people move into London each of year and out?
Around 200,000 people move into London each year, while approximately 150,000 people move out.
Why were Victorian cities overcrowded?
Victorian cities were overcrowded due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. People migrated from rural areas to cities in search of work in factories and industries, leading to a surge in population. Inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and lack of urban planning exacerbated the problem of overcrowding in Victorian cities.
How many people lived in London during the Victorian period?
there were over 200 poor people.
What was the antisemitism like in Victorian London?
There were many stereotypes of Jewish people in Victorian London. During the murders of Jack the Ripper, many tried to pin the crimes on Jews.
How many people were living in London during the blitz?
About 6 million
What types of food did people eat for special holidays Victorian London?
on special holidays what foods did victoria london eat
Did poor Victorian have chimneys?
no the smoke filled up and killed them and that is why there are no poor people left in london.
Do people live in the Great Victoria Desert?
Are there any people living in the Great Victorian Desert?
Drakensberg do people earn a living?
I would like to bye a Victorian raideater!
How many people where in poverty during the Victorian era?
7
What is the name given to the people living in London?
Residents of London are known as "Londoners".
How many people lived in the Tower of London?
there are 300 people living there
How many people lived in London in 2010?
7668304 is an approximate number of people living in London for the year 2010.
What usually happend to poor people during this time in Victorian timer?
they died
