Voices of Reform: Child Labor and the Factory Act of 1833
Words: 649 Pages: 2 7602Introduction The early 19th century in England marked a pivotal period of industrialization, characterized by the proliferation of factories and a corresponding increase in demand for labor. This demand was met in part by employing women and children, who were subjected to harsh working conditions. The "Testimony for the Factory Act of 1833," a collection of three different testimonies, provides a window into the working conditions prevalent in these factories at the time. These testimonies were collected as part of […]