In the context of the Industrial Revolution, what does 'compulsory education' have to do with child labor?
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Correct answer: It was a primary factor in ending child labor by requiring children to be in school
As nations passed laws requiring children to attend school, it became legally and practically impossible for them to work full-time in factories. Education reform and labor reform moved hand-in-hand to reshape childhood.
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