Question

We know that that the industrialists of the late 19th century had both positive and negative effects. Do you believe that they were more captains of industry (positive) or robber barons (negative)? One paragraph (5-8 sentence) needed.

Answer 1

In Europe and North America in the 1800s, homes were usually heated by
coal or wood fires, and their chimneys had to be cleaned regularly. Because
children were small enough to fit in the chimneys, they were considered
ideal for this dangerous and dirty job. It was common practice for an adult
to hire several children for a crew of chimney sweeps. These children often
lived with their employer and received no education, except on how to do
their job.