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However, such apparent freedoms did not last long, and eventually, like the thief's execution, they all had negative consequences. The disparities between the sexes and between social classes led the 'have nots' – and especially the very young – to die of hunger and disease, unless they were rescued by one of the new philanthropists. The inequality of British life also led many to desire a revolution similar to that which tore France apart.
This website looks at the great social upheavals of the age and examines why they came about and what they led to. Each section is accompanied by information on ways that you can take each theme further.
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