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Working Conditions In The 1800s

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In the mid 1800’s there were many things made by machines, such as clothing,shoes,watches,and guns. Conditions in the factory were very harsh the average work day was 11.4 hours the workers became very tired and they were more likely to have accidents. Children were more often hurt by the machines.Children worked in the factories six days a week and 12 hours long.They worked underground in coal mines, and they also operated machines. The work was dangerous and long.There was no heating or cooling systems in the factories, therefore the winters were very cold and summers were very hot. Factory owners simply did not care about the workers safety and there were no laws to control the working conditions or protect the workers.

By the 1830’s workers
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