What physical characteristic made children particularly 'useful' in textile mills?
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Correct answer: Their small size, which allowed them to crawl under moving machinery
Children were often employed as 'scavengers' or 'piecers' because their small frames allowed them to fit into tight spaces. This allowed them to clean machinery or tie broken threads without stopping the machines, which was highly dangerous.
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