- The urban working class faced poor working conditions, long hours, low wages, and unsafe working environments.
- Many people in the urban working class lived in crowded and unsanitary conditions in slums and tenement buildings.
- Women and children were often employed in factories and mines and faced harsh working conditions.
- The industrial revolution led to the growth of labor unions and workers' movements as workers fought for better pay, shorter hours, and improved working conditions.
Which of the following is true about the experiences of the urban working class during the industrial revolution?
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