Children were often hired to work in factories during the Industrial Revolution for several key reasons:
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Low Labor Costs: Children could be paid significantly lower wages than adults, making them more economically attractive to factory owners. This allowed companies to reduce operational costs and maximize profits.
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Small Size and Agility: Children were often small and agile, which made them suited for tasks that required them to work in tight spaces or handle small machinery parts. Their physical stature allowed them to navigate easily in factories that were often cramped and poorly designed.
These factors combined to make child labor a prevalent and often exploited part of the workforce during this period.