Factors that led to an increase in the percentage of child laborers in the last quarter of the 19th century are explained below.
Explanation:
- child laborers could be paid less than adults.
- The child labor size fits in certain areas where adults are not able to reach to complete the work.
- Managing and controlling of Child labor was easier than the control of adult people.
- Child laborers were from poor families who were supporting them financially.
- Child labors were able to work for long hours and six days in a week with less time left for play, school.