What role did child labor play during the Industrial Revolution?

Practice Questions

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What role did child labor play during the Industrial Revolution?
  1. It was banned in all industries
  2. It was a significant source of cheap labor
  3. It was limited to agricultural work
  4. It was primarily voluntary

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What role did child labor play during the Industrial Revolution?
  • Step 1: Understand what the Industrial Revolution was. It was a time when many new machines were invented, and factories were built to produce goods.
  • Step 2: Recognize that factories needed a lot of workers to operate these machines and produce items quickly.
  • Step 3: Realize that children were often hired because they could be paid less than adults.
  • Step 4: Note that children were used in dangerous jobs, like working in factories and mines, where they could fit into small spaces.
  • Step 5: Understand that child labor helped factories run efficiently and increased production, which was important for the economy during this time.
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