Thousands of roads, canals and railways were built all over the country. People could receive daily newspapers and read about politics and Politicians could travel to other towns and campaign to gain support. Many people couldn't read or didn't care and those who could read were most likely rich and already had the vote.
The 1870 Education Act changed education as more people started to receive a basic education. People had better literacy skills and could understand democracy and politics making Britain more democratic as voters were smarter and people had more to say. Although some working class families needed the money their children made working so many young children didn't go to school.
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