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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.8
How did Charles Dickens' novels like "Oliver Twist" impact public attitudes toward social reform during the Victorian era?
They led to an immediate eradication of child labor across Europe.
Dickens' work directly caused the British government to create a universal healthcare system in the late-19th century.
They illuminated social inequalities and hardships, fostering sympathy for the working classes and support for social reform.
His novels resulted in instant legislative changes to combat poverty in every European nation.
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