It was decided that if children had schooling, they O would be able to contribute to society and to help improve the overall economy later in life.
It was thought that if children could work as much as
• possible, they would help make England the richest country in the world.
It was decided that the factories provided a good work
• ethic to children, so it should be mandatory for all children 11 and over to work for a few years.
O It was thought that Prussia and France had more intelligent children, so England needed to catch up.
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The statement that best provides an explanation for changes in education during the Industrial Revolution is:
"It was decided that if children had schooling, they would be able to contribute to society and to help improve the overall economy later in life."
This reflects the broader understanding that education was seen as vital for preparing children for their roles in an industrializing society, enhancing their ability to contribute economically in the future.
