Have you ever wondered how bad child labor conditions were? It all began around 1800, and that’s when it all took off. The majority of children made clothing and other cloth/fabric items, which would sound easy but it’s really not. Even a textbook said “Machinery was dangerous and injuries were common. Lungs became diseased from cotton particles.” which is pretty bad in my opinion. It’s pretty clear that the factory owners didn’t want outsiders to know about the bad conditions, here’s what one factory owner said about child labor in his factory: “I think children’s work could not be easier! The children stand up straight, walk about and even have the opportunity to sit down if they want. The tiny fibres of cotton in the air are said, even by
