Question

Using the information you've acquired, identify how advances in science led to
a longer life expectancy during the Industrial Revolution. (1 point)

People of all classes started to eat more food every day, leading to a longer
life.

Increased wages of factory workers meant that they could afford to pay for
doctors and medicines if they became ill.

Once it was proven that germs cause disease, governments began to pass
laws to improve sanitation in industrial cities.

Rapid urbanization stemming from scientific advances in factories led to an
increase in hazardous living and working conditions.

Answer 1

People of all classes started to eat more food every day, leading to a longer life.
Increased wages of factory workers meant that they could afford to pay for doctors and medicines if they became ill.
Once it was proven that germs cause disease, governments began to pass laws to improve sanitation in industrial cities.