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Describe the working conditions of the Industrial Revolution

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Point: During the Industrial Revolution, working conditions in factories and mines were extremely poor and often dangerous. Evidence: Workers, including children, were expected to work 12 to 16 hours a day in crowded, poorly ventilated factories. Machines were unsafe, and accidents, injuries, and even deaths were common. Many workers were exposed to dust, smoke, and harmful chemicals, which caused long-term health problems. Explain: These conditions meant that workers were frequently exhausted, sick, and at risk of serious injury. Children had almost no access to education and were forced into hard labour from a young age. Families struggled to survive despite their constant work. Link: Overall, the Industrial Revolution greatly increased production and economic growth, but it came at the cost of workers' safety, health, and wellbeing.

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