How did the shift from the 'Domestic System' to the 'Factory System' change the nature of child labor?
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Correct answer: It moved children from supervised work at home to disciplined, timed labor in factories
In the domestic system, children worked for their parents at their own pace. The factory system introduced a rigid schedule, harsh overseers, and the dangers of high-speed, power-driven machinery.
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