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how did the introduction of the factory system affect workers’ daily lives?

Lakin v asked:


a. fatories provided a relief from farm work because workers performed far fewer tasks per day than farmers did.

b. factory work, with long hours & poor conditions, proved to be even harsher than farm work.

c. factory workers received higher salaries for their work & enjoyed year-round work rather tan seasonal farm work.

d. the factories’ machines required less maintenance & were much safer for children & women than the farm equipment.

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  1. Bet on April 4th, 2009 8:14 pm

    B factory work, with long hours & poor conditions, proved to be even harsher than farm work.

    Most factories were very dangerous, with long hours and poor wages.