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In History / High School | 2025-07-06

Read the lines from "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens.

"Dyes peeping over the parapets and old gables of fog, with fog all round them, as if they were up in a balloon and hanging in the misty clouds."

What was a major cause of the conditions described in the passage?
A. The increase of women in the workforce
B. The spread of steam-powered factories and mills
C. The growth of economic inequality
D. The increase in division between social classes

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Answer (2)

The conditions described in the passage from 'Bleak House' are primarily caused by the spread of steam-powered factories and mills. This industrial advancement led to urbanization and significantly altered the social structure, contributing to economic inequality. Therefore, the chosen answer is B.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06

The passage reflects the social changes of the Victorian era, primarily caused by the spread of steam-powered factories. This industrial advancement led to urbanization and significant economic inequality. Consequently, the working class faced harsh conditions as they adapted to these changes. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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