5 Questions
What was the main focus of the early Factory Acts?
Regulating the hours of work and moral welfare of young children employed in cotton mills
Which Act established a professional Factory Inspectorate to enforce the Factory Acts?
The Act of 1833
When were working hour regulations extended to women?
By an Act of 1844
Which Act met a long-standing demand by millworkers for a ten-hour day?
Factories Act 1847 (Ten Hour Act)
What was one of the additional regulations included in the Factory Acts to improve working circumstances for mill children?
Regulations for ventilation
Quiz: Factory Acts in the UK Test your knowledge of the historical Factory Acts in the United Kingdom with this quiz. Explore the regulations, impact, and enforcement of these pivotal laws that aimed to improve working conditions during the Industrial Revolution.
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