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Question 42 • IL-US History A

Which of the following best describes working conditions in factories in the 1800s?

Answer
A
Men worked long hours, but women and children worked short hours.
B
Working hours, like working conditions, were similar to those of today.
C
Laborers worked long hours, but there were frequent holidays.
D
Most laborers worked twelve hours a day, six days a week, with few holidays.

Explanation

Factory laborers in the 1800s commonly worked about twelve hours each day, six days a week, and had few holidays. This made for a much longer workweek than is typical today. Choice D, “Most laborers worked twelve hours a day, six days a week, with few holidays,” best describes those conditions.

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