Britain's Factory Act of 1833

question 46

Multiple Choice

Britain's Factory Act of 1833

• A) reduced the number of women working in factories.
• B) reduced the number of children working in factories.
• C) established an eight hour work day for all workers.
• D) placed a high tariff on imports in order to increase the profits of industrialists.
• E) prohibited the construction of factories within city limits.

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Supplies Account

An account used in accounting to track the cost of supplies purchased and used by a business within a specific accounting period.

Wages Accrued

Amounts of money earned by employees for work done that have not yet been paid by the company.

Depreciation

A technique for spreading out the expense of a physical asset across its lifespan.

Rent Expired

An expense recognized when the rental period has ended, reflecting the cost of using a property or equipment for that period.