Question

What is one reason that the number of children working in factories increased in the late 1800s?

Workplaces became safer for children as a result of union work.
Children chose factory work over going to school.
Many families were living in poverty and needed their children’s income to survive.
Adult workers went on strike and forced employers to hire children.

Answer 1

Many families were living in poverty and needed their children’s income to survive

This is because in the late 1800s children didn’t go to school especially children who’s family isn’t rich or wealthy

Answer 2

Many families were living in poverty and needed their children's income to survive