History of South America

Why were the worker of The Industrial Revolution poor?

Low Wages: Factory owners kept production costs low by providing workers with poverty-level wages.

Child labor: Industries employed children at meager salaries.

Lack of labor laws: The workers had no legal protections, and employers could set their terms and conditions.

Poor working conditions: Overcrowding, poor ventilation, lack of safety measures.

Unemployment: Fluctuations in the economy led to job loss.