Monday, February 23, 2015

This 19th century illustration is one that is commonly used in text books to describe the Industrial Revolution. It focuses on the child and women laborers at the time. Putting children to work was the best option for factory owners because they could learn tasks easily, as well as were obedient and respectful to their authorities. However, child labor became a big problem once it had became abused.

http://histclo.com/essay/war/war-ir01.html

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