apr 1, 1842 - Mines Act of 1842
Description:
this British law banned children under 10 working in mines. Historians Palmer, Colton, and Kramer argue that while the Chartists did not achieve their goals, their publicizing of working-class grievances helped encourage Parliament to pass this act.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 1, 1842
Now
~ 183 years ago