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Ethics of Industrialization

Question 1 • SHS Alt Geography Sem 2- 2021

Which of the following statements about Industrial Revolution work conditions is false?

Answer
A
Many women worked to earn money for extras, like family vacations.
B
Many children worked in US factories.
C
Workers could be hired or fired at will.
D
A large available workforce helped keep wages low.

Explanation

A is false because many women worked to help support their families and pay for basic needs, not merely to afford extras such as family vacations. Many children worked in factories, employers could hire or fire workers at will, and a large pool of available workers helped keep wages low.

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