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The Industrial Revolution
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State the important features of the factory system. What were its immediate effects on the conditions of workers?

Answer

Important features of the Factory System are stated below:


(i) Capitalism: The foremost feature of the factory system was this that capitalism appeared with full force. The inventions of machines increased production. The increased production compelled the manufacturers to find markets for their surplus goods for their margin of profits. This resulted in amassing of wealth in a few hands.


(ii) Colonialism: The factory system led the Europeans to explore new countries to import the raw materials for feeding the machine and consume their finished goods to earn the profit. Thus factory system gave rise to colonialism.

Effects on the Conditions of Workers: The workers or workmen had to work in factories which were poorly ventilated, poorly lighted and were extremely unhealthy. They had to work for 16 hours a day without any break.
Most of the factories were located in the dirty and unhealthy place so they caused many diseases to the worker. The workers were very low paid and it was difficult for them to make their both ends meet.

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earlier?

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Mention the aims of the Trade Unions.

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