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Event:
The date conventionally marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution (the so-called "First Industrial Revolution"). Jonas Hanway and D. Porter campaign against the exploitation of children as Chimney Sweeps.
Topics:
*Economics *Industrial Revolution *Child Labor
Links for Economics:
Bank of England (Bank of England's official website with brief history and other resources.)
Record Created or Last Modified By:
Laura Mandell
Date Last Modified:
10/12/1999
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