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Why were women and children forced to work during the Industrial Revolution?

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Answer:

Cost efficiency

Step-by-step explanation:

Factory owners and managers were willing to hire women and children because the wages were less than a man's wage. This saved them money.

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They were forced to work during the industrial revolution because they were seen as being beneficial aspects to a company.. It was much better to hire kids and women in contrast to men because employers were able to save money,  men were more costly to employ so this is why it occurred. 
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