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.

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Junior Montgomery

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12 June, 09:50

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.

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Janiyah Duke · 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