Multiple choice

The price of higher wages and consumerism came at a price. Which of the following is true?

  1. Men would work 10 hour workdays, 6 days a week

  2. With the rise in skilled labor, people worked less

  3. With women in the workplace, men had more leisure time

  4. With children in the workplace, families made more money
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Explanation

During the Industrial Revolution, long hours were the standard for the working class. A 10-hour workday, 6 days a week, was common for many laborers, reflecting the grueling nature of industrial work.

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