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Zorluk: OrtaThe Victorian Age

The Victorian Age was a period characterized by rapid industrialization and the emergence of significant social reforms to address the challenges of the 1919 th century. Which of the following major reforms was introduced during this era to protect vulnerable workers?

  1. A
    The passage of the Act of Supremacy to establish the monarch as the head of the Church
  2. B
    The creation of the Bill of Rights to confirm the rights of Parliament and limit royal power
  3. The introduction of the Ten Hours Act to limit the working day for women and children in factoriesCevap
  4. D
    The signing of the Magna Carta to protect the rights and privileges of the nobility

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The introduction of the Ten Hours Act to limit the working day for women and children in factories
The Ten Hours Act, passed in 18471847, is a quintessential example of Victorian social reform. Led by reformers such as Lord Shaftesbury, this legislation aimed to mitigate the harsh conditions of the Industrial Revolution by limiting the working hours of women and children in textile factories to 1010 hours a day.

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1
Identify the historical era mentioned in the question.
The Victorian Age (18371837-19011901).
The question specifically asks for a reform introduced during the reign of Queen Victoria.
2
Evaluate the options based on their chronological and thematic context.
The Ten Hours Act (18471847) fits the Victorian era, whereas the Act of Supremacy (Tudor), Bill of Rights (Stuart), and Magna Carta (Middle Ages) belong to different periods.
Social reforms regarding factory labor conditions were a defining feature of the Victorian response to the Industrial Revolution.

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Victorian social reforms and the protection of workers
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