Men worked for 16 hours a day in the factories
Women worked for 12 hours
and no child under the age of 9 was allowed to work more than 9 hours
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Between 1800 and 1850, factory work conditions in Britain gradually improved, although they remained harsh. Initially, workers faced long hours, low wages, and unsafe environments, with children often employed in grueling conditions. By the mid-19th century, public awareness and advocacy efforts led to the introduction of factory regulations, such as the Factory Acts, which aimed to limit working hours, improve safety, and reduce child labor. Despite these changes, many workers still endured difficult conditions as industrialization continued to evolve.
Workers of all classes increasingly worked shorter hours
wages increased faster than prices.
Employers were against employese
12 hours
1800 minutes / 60 minutes = 30 hours
Working conditions began to improve for many workers.
1800 - 1000 = 8 hours
1800 ÷ 24 = 75 days
Working conditions began to improve for many workers.
24 hours in one day, so 1800 divided by 24 equals 75 days.
In 1800, common jobs in factories included machine operators, textile workers, laborers, and supervisors. Workers were often employed in tasks such as operating machinery, assembling products, or maintaining equipment. Many jobs were physically demanding and required long hours in harsh conditions.
The typical pay of factory workers in late 1800 was around $2 per week.
24hrs
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First you divide by 60 to find the hours. In this case, you do 1800/60 and get 30. There is no decimal part or remainder and so there will be no minutes. Therefore, in 1,800 minutes, there is exactly 30 hours.