Child Labour in 18th-Century Britain

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What was common for teenagers in many countries regarding work?

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Having part-time jobs with restrictions on hours and types of jobs.

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What is the aim of the rules regarding child labour?

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To protect young people from exploitation.

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What do national and international laws prohibit for younger children?

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Working at all.

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What was the situation for children in 18th-century Britain?

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They often had to work on farms to help their families.

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What significant change occurred at the end of the 18th century?

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The invention of machines and the opening of the first factories.

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Why were children hired in factories instead of adults?

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Children could be hired more cheaply and operating machines did not require physical strength.

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What was a major problem by the mid-1800s?

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Child labour.

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What did factory owners prioritize over the health of workers?

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Big profits.

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How long did children often have to work in factories?

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More than 12 hours every day.

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What impact did factory work have on children's education?

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They couldn't go to school and never learned new skills.