Question

Which of the following sentences best describes factory conditions during the Industrial Revolution

Conditions in factories were poor but employees were well paid to make up for it.
Conditions in factories were poor and employees worked long hours with little pay or protections.
Conditions in factories were good and employees were well paid and protected.
Conditions in factories were good, but employees received little pay.

Answer 1

"Conditions in factories were poor and employees worked long hours with little pay or protections."

Explanation: During the Industrial Revolution most factory workers (including children) faced unsafe, overcrowded, and unsanitary workplaces, very long shifts (often 12–16 hours), low wages, and few legal protections until later factory acts and labor reforms.