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1. What kind of toys did young children from rich Victorian families play with?

2. What kind things did older children from rich Victorian families play with?

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3. Poor children often had to make their own toys. Describe a home made toy.

4. What games did Victorian children play in the street?

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5. What kind of toys were children allowed to play with on a Sunday?

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6. What materials were many Victorian toys made from?

7. What materials are many modern toys made from? Make two lists.

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