Question

The 1842 Coal Mines Act _____.

A. Forbade the employment of women and boys under 10 years of age in the mines
B. Forbade the use of horses and mules in the mines
C. Required children to pass a test before being hired to work in the mines
D. Required all miners to wear helmets

Answer 1

The 1842 Coal Mines Act or also known as Mines Act 1842, was passed by Parliament in the United Kingdom to prevent all women and boys under the age of 10 to work in the mines. I hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Your answer would be A because It forbade the employment of boys under the age of 10 years of age, and banned employment of women