Question
What was one reason children were employed in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
a.
They were better suited to manage machinery
b.
They were more experienced
c.
They could be paid lower wages
d.
They resisted factory work less than adults
a.
They were better suited to manage machinery
b.
They were more experienced
c.
They could be paid lower wages
d.
They resisted factory work less than adults
Answers
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One reason children were employed in factories during the Industrial Revolution was:
**c. They could be paid lower wages**
Children were often paid significantly less than adult workers, making them an attractive labor source for factory owners seeking to minimize costs.
**c. They could be paid lower wages**
Children were often paid significantly less than adult workers, making them an attractive labor source for factory owners seeking to minimize costs.