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The Industrial Revolution changed the way people worked and lived. New towns sprang up in industries and mines. Migrants arriving in these towns were forced to live in makeshift settlements called ______.

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blocks

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colonies

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ghettos

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slums

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The correct option is D slums
The Industrial Revolution changed the way people worked and lived. New towns sprang up in industries and mines. Migrants arriving in these towns were forced to live in makeshift settlements called slums. These slums were cramed and lacked basic infrastructure like toilets and sanitation. They were always exposed to accidents and outbreak of diseases.

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