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In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Industrial Revolution changed work patterns. Factories sprang up everywhere. People moved from rural areas to cities for jobs. They worked long hours, often seven days a week. Life was grueling (extremely tiring).
Workers began to feel exhausted and oppressed (treated unfairly). They wanted a day of rest. Labor movements formed to demand better working conditions. They held strikes and protests. Workers fought for fair wages and reasonable hours.
Sunday, already special for many, became the focus. In Christian tradition, Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was a day for worship and reflection. This historical and religious significance resonated (echoed) with many workers.
Governments started to notice the unrest (a state of dissatisfaction). They began to pass laws to protect workers. The Factory Act of 1833 in the UK was a major step. It limited children’s working hours and set an example for further reforms (changes for improvement). The idea of a standardized workweek emerged (became known). Sunday became the natural choice for a day of rest.
The influence of religion helped. Sunday was already seen as a sacred (holy) day. It was a day for rest and family. This made it easier to convince employers and lawmakers. Gradually, laws institutionalized (made official) Sunday as a rest day.
Today, Sunday is a cherished (valued deeply) day of rest. Families gather, and people enjoy leisure activities. Communities come together. Sunday stands as a testament (proof) to the workers’ resilience (ability to recover). They fought for better conditions during the Industrial Revolution.
English words you learned and Revised
Grueling (extremely tiring), oppressed (treated unfairly), resonated (echoed), unrest (a state of dissatisfaction), reforms (changes for improvement), emerged (became known), sacred (holy), institutionalized (made official), cherished (valued deeply), testament (proof), resilience (ability to recover), exhausted (very tired), significance (importance), reflect (to think deeply), labor (work, especially hard physical work).
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