Question

who controlled the wages and employment of the poor

Accepted Answer

After the industrial revolution, many working class people worked in factories or warehouses, just
like Mr Birling’s in the play. These factories and warehouses were owned and controlled by wealthy
families - the poor were still working
for the rich. Therefore, the upper
classes controlled the wages and
employment of the poor.

Front	who controlled the wages and employment of the poor
Back	After the industrial revolution, many working class people worked in factories or warehouses, just like Mr Birling’s in the play. These factories and warehouses were owned and controlled by wealthy families - the poor were still working for the rich. Therefore, the upper classes controlled the wages and employment of the poor.

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