Industrial Revolution Pt. VI: Reform Mvts

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What were the working conditions in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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No hours limit, no minimum wage, injuries were common, no job security, children as young as 7-8 working, families lived in slums, non-payers sent to prison.

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He was an English author who highlighted social issues in works like 'Oliver Twist', 'A Christmas Carol', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'Great Expectations'.

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Who was Charles Dickens?

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He was a clothing merchant who wrote a letter to the 'Leeds Mercury' in 1830 criticizing long working hours and child labor.

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Who was Richard Oastler?

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What was the 'Factory Act' of 1833?

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A law that forbade children under 11 from working in factories.

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What did the 'Ten Hours Act' of 1847 establish?

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It limited the working hours in factories.

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What was the 'Debtors Act' of 1869?

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It limited the ability of courts to sentence debtors to prison.

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What did the 'Employers Liability Act' of 1880 provide?

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Compensation for workers suffering injuries on the job.

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What were the restrictions on women in Industrial Europe?

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Women had little to no legal rights, autonomy, or representation in government, and were often dismissed as not smart enough for political matters.

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An English author who wrote 'Orlando' and 'A Room of One's Own', discussing gender roles and female suppression.

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Who was Virginia Woolf?

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She founded the militant 'Women's Social & Political Union' (WSPU) in 1903 advocating for women's suffrage.

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Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?