Factory System · World History

What was the main purpose of the British 'Factory Act of 1833'?

  1. To extend the legal working hours for all industrial employees and boost output
  2. To offer tax relief and incentives to factory owners who adopted steam power
  3. To limit the work hours of children and establish factory inspectors
  4. To prohibit the importation of raw cotton from American plantations
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Correct answer: To limit the work hours of children and establish factory inspectors

This act was one of the first pieces of legislation to regulate working conditions. It prohibited the employment of children under nine and limited the hours for older children, marking the start of government intervention in industry.

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