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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