WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was NOT part of daily life for workers in the factories of the Industrial Revolution?
A
Low wages
B
Safe working conditions
C
Dangerous working conditions
D
Widespread pollution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Working conditions were difficult and exposed employees to many risks and dangers, including cramped work areas with poor ventilation, trauma from machinery, toxic exposures to heavy metals, dust, and solvents.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is c: a decreased reliance on colonization.

Detailed explanation-3: -They spend their nights under bridges or in casual wards or refuges maintained by Poor Law authorities. Most of the workers got seasonal jobs and had to remain jobless most of the time. The wages earned by the labourers were very meagre which made them poorer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Working conditions of a factory worker vary with the type of operations they perform. You may need to stand for long periods or bend and lift heavy materials. You might also have to move quickly during your workday. Some factory workers monitor machinery and stay seated for most of their shifts.

Detailed explanation-5: -They were given lower wages and were made to work for longer hours. This was the reason poverty was more prominent in cities as compared to villages. They had to work in factories where the working environment was hazardous. They dealt with machines without proper training and education, which was dangerous.

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