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Printable reading and history worksheet about London's first metro system with multiple-choice questions on 1863 opening and construction methods.
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How the World's First Metro System Was Built

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This printable history worksheet covers the development of the world's first subway system in London. Readers answer multiple-choice questions on when the first line opened (1863), how many passengers rode it on opening day, and construction methods like cut and cover, as well as short-answer questions about the factors that led to London's metro and why different building techniques are used. Suitable for adult-education readers studying history of technology or urban development.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
Adult Education
Updated September 2025

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