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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Industrial Revolution

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The Mines Act of 1842 was indicative of what larger social trend in England?
  1. The standardization of mining practices
  2. Government regulation of industry and the condition of the working class
  3. The implementation of required strict safety standards
  4. The elimination of privately owned mines
  5. Government attempts to thwart the development of unions
Explanation
Answer: B - The Mines Act of 1842 was one of several in the first half of the 19th century in which the government stepped in to regulate the industry and working conditions. Sponsored by Lord Ashley, the act limited the hours worked in mines and the age of the workers. It also banned women from working underground, which created hardship for the numerous families dependent on their salaries.
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