Question

Using the information you’ve acquired, identify how advances in science led to a longer life expectancy during the Industrial Revolution.

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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E: Medical advancements such as the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and surgical techniques helped prevent and treat common diseases and injuries, leading to a longer life expectancy.