Which of the following best describes child labor in the late 1800s?

In the late 1800s, many children worked long hours in factories, mines, and other physically demanding jobs, often because families needed the income. Their work frequently kept them from attending school, so “Children did physical labor instead of going to school” is the best description. Working hard did not generally guarantee higher wages, and these jobs were not mainly opportunities to learn a skilled trade.

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