What was the primary goal of the British Factory Act of 1833?
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Correct answer: To set the first legal limits on the age and working hours of children in textile mills
The 1833 Act was a landmark reform that prohibited the employment of children under nine years old. It also limited the workday to nine hours for children aged 9 to 13 and required them to attend school for two hours a day.
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