Working in Industrial Britain Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Factory Act passed?
A
1819
2
Q
What did the Factory Act do?
A
Limited child labour to 12 hours a day
3
Q
When was the second Factory Act passed?
A
1833
4
Q
What did the second Factory Act do?
A
- Children under 9 no longer allowed to work
- Children age 9 to 13 limited to eight hours a day
5
Q
What was the Mine Act and when was it passed?
A
- Passed 1842
- Disallowed women and boys under the age of 10 from working underground.
6
Q
When was the Ten Hour Act passed?
A
1847
7
Q
What is Capitalism?
A
An economic concept where trade, businesses, and the means of production are mostly owned privately and run for profit.
8
Q
How long was the Working week?
A
14 hours day for 6 days
