Some extra context for the murders
In 1888, London was* the largest capital city in the world.
Queen Victoria was* at the head of the country for fifty years. It was* a flourishing period.
And, the Whitechapel murders suddenly caused a scandal.
This district was* sordid, violent, with a lot of drunkenness. It had* the highest death rate.
For the 76000 residents, it was* a daily battle to survive.
A lot of women (1200) had* to turn to prostitution for survival.
HW for Monday 14th: être capable de parler de Whitechapel (TEST) FICHE + Leçon.