Question

Among the following, what was expected by a 19th century child working in an English coal mine?

• A. To sleep peacefully.
• B. To study during the daytime and work during the night-time.
• C. To haul loaded wagons through water, slush and over steep slopes.
• D. To study well and sleep well.

Answer 1

The correct option is C To haul loaded wagons through water, slush and over steep slopes.

A 19th century child working in an English coal mine was required to work hard. They were told to haul loaded wagons through water, slush and over steep slopes.