Question

What made working conditions in factories dangerous during the first half of the nineteenth century?

A) The water used to power machinery was contaminated and made workers ill.

B) Accidents with machinery were common and frequently resulted in injury.

C) There were no daycare facilities, so children were often present and unsupervised.

D) Medical facilities were few, so it was difficult to locate a doctor when an accident occurred.

Answer 1

B) limbs would get stuck into the machines. Therefore, resulting in loss of limbs. This happened alot and in addition, the environment wasn't so sanitary

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: B) Accidents with machinery were common and frequently resulted in injury.

Explanation:

With the coming of the Industrialization, it changed the social and economic structure in society. People were moving out of their rural areas to indulge themselves in working in factories. Working condition in the factories during the 19th century was never better. Workers were forced to work for long shifts in a miserable condition where they found it had to breathe. Accidents were common in industries, sometimes resulted in injuries like losing fingers or arm.