Which statement best describes the role of working-class children in the
worlcorce during Great Britain's Industrial Revolution?
O
A. They worked long hours in dangerous mines and factories for low
wages.
O
B. They were paid only in food to help owners avoid child labor laws.
O
C. They were paid high wages to encourage them to leave their
parents.
O
D. They served as unpaid apprentices and learned a trade while
working
SUBMIT

Children worked in a variety of jobs, including factory work, selling newspapers on street corners, breaking up coal in coal mines, and chimney sweeps. Because children are small and can readily fit between equipment and into small spaces, they are sometimes favoured over adults.

Option A is correct because they did work as adults and conducted dangerous employment.

The other Options are incorrect as,

Option B is incorrect since one of the reasons why firms preferred to hire minors workers was that they worked for a low wage. So, while they were paid less, they were not provided with food in order to dodge labour rules.

Option C is incorrect since, no, they were paid very little for the task they did.

Option D is incorrect because the children did not receive pay, but they did receive less pay. However, in many situations, children were not compensated at all and were forced to work for their food and shelter. When children did earn money, it was often 10 to 20% of what an adult would earn for the same job.

Thus Option A is a true statement for the role of working-class children.

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