Question

Which sentence below best describes the factory working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

1. Factory working conditions were extremely poor... profit came at the cost of the worker. Injuries and sickness were common, often leading to job loss. Hours were long and hard; there was no time for leisure or self-improvement.
2. Factory working conditions were safe, as the employers knew they needed their employees to continue making a profit. It was much too costly to find and train new employees to replace those that became sick or injured.
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Answer 1

The right answer is:

1. Factory working conditions were extremely poor... profit came at the cost of the worker. Injuries and sickness were common, often leading to job loss. Hours were long and hard; there was no time for leisure or self-improvement.