Impact Of Factory Reform (1833 And 1847 Acts) Flashcards
What were the provisions of the 1833 factory act?
No children under 9 employed, children 9-13 only work 8 hour days (48 hour weeks), children 13-18 only work 12 hr days, children under 13 receive 2 hours of free education a day
What were 2 of the main issues with the 1833 factory act?
Only aimed at children, also only aimed at the textile industry - may be done to limit the amount of regulation done
Why wasn’t the 1833 Factory as successful as intended?
Was poorly regulated - 4 men were to monitor 4000 mills (Inspectorate of factories)
What positive did the 1833 factory act symbolise?
Government more open to listen to public ( working class especially ) concerns
What positive result did the 1833 factory act have for further reform?
Left prospect for new reforms, increased determination for reformers as showed success of movement
What shift in attitude can be seen as a result of the 1833 factory act in industrialisation?
Shift from economic driven to humanitarian
How did increasing humanitarian views benefit the ten hour movement?
Factory owners realised the benefits for children of lower working days
Which Tory MP increased demand for reform in 1841?
Robert Peel, argued distress was caused by economic issues
What were the new provisions provided in the 1844 factory act?
Women had the same labour laws as children 13-18, dangerous machinery was to be fenced off
Who orchestrated the passing of the 1844 Factory Act?
Robert Peel
When was the Ten-Hour Act passed?
1847
What did the Ten Hour Act provide?
Ten hour working days for women and children
How did further reform in 1850 boost the effectiveness of the ten hour act?
Restricted working hours between 6am-6pm in summer, 7am-7pm in winter, and work to finish at 2 pm on Saturdays
When was the 1850 reforms extended to other industries ( not just mill )?
1860 and 1864
