The Factory Act of 1833 was a British law passed to improve conditions for children working in factories. It limited the factory work day for children between 9-13 to eight hours and adolescents between 14-18 to twelve hours.
Industrial Revolution: A period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840 during which major changes occurred in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology that had profound effects on socioeconomic conditions.
Child Labor: The use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or considered exploitative.
Labor Laws: These are laws related to the rights and responsibilities of workers; they're designed to keep workers safe and ensure they're treated fairly.
AP European History - 6.4 Social Effects of Industrialization
What long-term implications did the "Factory Act of 1833" have on industrial workers throughout Europe?
What could have been a potential outcome had the Factory Act of 1833 in Britain not been implemented?
What was a significant impact of the Factory Act of 1833 in Britain?
What major reform did the Factory Act of 1833 introduce in Great Britain?
How did the Factory Act of 1833 reflect wider societal changes occurring across Europe during the nineteenth century?
What did Britain's Factory Act of 1833 aim to achieve?
What change did the Factory Act of 1833 bring about in Britain?
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