Both skilled and non-skilled workers composed the majority of the population who lived in poverty during the Victorian Era in England. This was because the increase in urbanization was at its peak where a lot of workers are required to render their services, as a result of this demand, they were paid little and were exposed to unsanitary working conditions.
The moral majority has declined because it was based in christian values. Now that more and more people are atheist, the idea of deeply rooted morals is lessening. Though this is what America wants, it honestly is not good for the country, as we all know that morals are a very good thing to have, and letting good morals guide a country is a very good thing.