Why were children so important to have working in the factories and mines?

Question 5 options:

a)

They were the factory owners' children, and they represented the rich businessmen's' work ethic.

b)

They wanted to make their families proud.

c)

They were not required to go to school, and this helped the city save money.

d)

Their smaller size allowed them to fix machinery and crawl into tight spaces.

d) Their smaller size allowed them to fix machinery and crawl into tight spaces.