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Why were children in such high demand in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
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Why were children in such high demand in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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They were cheap. Meaning they wouldn’t have to pay a child as much money as they would an adult. They also weren’t big enough to attend school to get an education and they could also fit into tiny spaces adults could not.
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