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Difficulty: MediumThe Victorian Age

During the Victorian Age, the social reformer Lord Shaftesbury successfully campaigned for legislation to protect vulnerable workers. Which of the following laws, passed in 18421842, prohibited women and children from working underground in coal mines?

  1. The Mines ActAnswer
  2. B
    The Act of Supremacy
  3. C
    The Bill of Rights
  4. D
    The Act of Uniformity

Answer

The Mines Act of 18421842 was the Victorian law that banned women and children from working underground in mines.
The Mines Act of 18421842 was a landmark piece of Victorian legislation specifically campaigned for by Lord Shaftesbury to address the dangerous and exploitative conditions in coal mines, effectively banning women and all children under 1010 from working underground.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical era and the figure mentioned in the stem.
The era is the Victorian Age (18371837–19011901) and the figure is Lord Shaftesbury.
Lord Shaftesbury was a key Victorian reformer known for child labor advocacy.
2
Differentiate between the listed laws based on their historical periods.
The Act of Supremacy is Tudor; the Bill of Rights and Act of Uniformity are Stuart.
Historical accuracy requires distinguishing between reforms of different dynasties.
3
Select the law specifically related to the mining industry and 18421842.
The Mines Act.
This act directly addressed the specific labor conditions described in the question.

Key Concept

Victorian Social Reforms and Lord Shaftesbury
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The Victorian Age

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