Child Labor in the 19th Century

Child labor in the 19th century was a very dominating part of business for factories. They had cheap labor and were able to keep them working as long as they wanted them to work. It usually involved severe punishment for tardiness and if they fell behind in their work. In 1832 Michael Sadler investigated these work conditions and set forth a law for child laborers. For more information visit .

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