Describe the conditions which prevailed in industrial cities and factories as the Industrial Revolution spread.
Conditions of cities and factories: Due to Industrial Revolution many cities were set-up. The number of landless workers increased. The number of unstable workers also increased.
1. Working hours: Each worker had to work for 15 to 18 hours in the factory. He had no rest during this period of work.
2. Fewer wages: The workers were given low wages. The mill owners exploited the workers.
3. Cruelty by Overseers: The overseers were very cruel. They often beat the workers with lashes.
4. Unsuitable place of work: The places of work were dirty. They were not properly ventilated and there was no proper arrangement of light also. There was no provision for the safety of workers.
5. The poor condition of towns: The condition of Industrial towns was very poor. Their houses were bad. Their roofs leaked in rainy season. There was no proper ventilation. No stress was laid on the health and education of workers or their children.
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