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Social developments: the effects of industrialisation; standards of living and working class discontent.
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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
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Social developments: the effects of industrialisation; standards of living and working class discontent
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Which of the following was a significant social consequence of industrialisation in Britain between 1812 and 1832?
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The rise of the factory system was a significant social consequence of industrialisation, leading to a shift from agrarian work to factory-based employment.
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- Urbanisation: The process by which cities grow as populations move from rural to urban areas, often associated with industrialisation.
- Chartism: A working-class movement in the 1830s and 1840s that aimed for political reforms including universal male suffrage and better working conditions.
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Overgeneralising the impact of industrialisation: Acknowledge both positive and negative effects, such as economic growth versus social discontent.
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