HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The workers were burdened with problems like low wages, long working hours, unhygienic working and living conditions. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -What is a sweatshop? Sweatshops are factories where workers work extremely long hours for very low wages under poor, often illegal, conditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -In response to poor working conditions, labor movements organized alliances known as unions and pushed for reforms. Reform movements happened around the world but started in Britain and the United States. They focused on labor rights, social welfare, women’s rights, and working to end slavery.
Detailed explanation-4: -Physically dangerous environments that could be improved. Inadequate space utilization. Bad lighting. Non-ergonomic facilities for employees. Anything that poses a hazard to employees, customers or visitors.