Describe the factors that were responsible for increasing the employment opportunities in Britain after 1840s.
The factors responsible for increase in employment opportunities after 1840s were as mentioned below : Building activity was intensified in the cities opening up greater opportunities of employment. Roads were widened. New railway stations were built. Railway lines were extended. Tunnels were dug. Drainage and sewers were laid. Rivers were embanked. A large number of workers were employed in above activities. The number of workers employed in the transport industry doubled in the 1840s and doubled again in the subsequent 30 years.
