The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
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Factories and Factory Towns<br />
• A factory laborer had to leave his or her home and work in place<br />
built especially for an industry.<br />
• Meant support for the family, but caused real hardship.<br />
• Working in the Factory –<br />
• Divided into several separate, easily learned tasks<br />
• Children worked in the factories to help with expenses<br />
• Working conditions were very poor - lack of ventilation, poor<br />
sanitation<br />
• Long hours, little pay<br />
• Public recognized need to improve working conditions<br />
1700 -1920
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