HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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High numbers of child workers in factories and mills.
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High levels of hygiene and sanitation.
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High numbers of immigrants.
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Hi levels of education for children over 12 years old.
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is estimated that fifty percent of children who lived during the Industrial Revolution were forced to work instead of getting an education. They often had lifelong consequences, including serious health and mental health issues which prevented them from living their lives to the fullest as adults.
Detailed explanation-2: -Child labour can be easily spotted in India’s unorganised sector children are hired as cheap and fast workers in tea shops, dhabas, small shops, and as personal servants and errand boys. After the unorganised agriculture sector, it is the unorganised, informal sector which is the biggest child labour employer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution first began in Britain in the 18th Century and quickly spread around the world. Three reasons that led to the Industrial Revolution was the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, and The Agricultural Revolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -The working conditions in factories were often harsh. Hours were long, typically ten to twelve hours a day. Working conditions were frequently unsafe and led to deadly accidents. Tasks tended to be divided for efficiency’s sake which led to repetitive and monotonous work for employees.