Question

What circumstances during the early days of industrialization led to a need for reform? Check all that apply.

Factory equipment was dangerous to operate.
There were too few capable workers to fill positions.
There was little government regulation of workplaces.
A typical work shift might be twelve to sixteen hours long.
It was very expensive to keep factories running.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- Factory equipment was dangerous to operate.
- There was little government regulation of workplaces.
- A typical work shift might be twelve to sixteen hours long.

Explanation: Early industrialization featured unsafe machinery, long hours (including child labor), and minimal government oversight, all of which spurred labor and social reforms. There was generally a surplus of workers (not a shortage), and while factories had costs, high expenses were not the primary reason for reform.