Assertion (A): Workers in England and Germany began forming associati...
Workers in England and Germany began forming associations to fight for better living and working conditions. They set up funds to help members in times of distress and demanded a reduction of working hours and the right to vote.
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Assertion (A): Workers in England and Germany began forming associati...
Assertion (A): Workers in England and Germany began forming associations.
Reason (R): They wanted new machinery to be installed in factories.
Explanation:
The answer to this question is option 'C' - A is correct but R is wrong.
Workers in England and Germany began forming associations:
- Workers in England and Germany did begin forming associations during the Industrial Revolution.
- These associations, known as trade unions, were formed by workers to collectively address their grievances and demand better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter working hours.
- The formation of trade unions was a response to the harsh and exploitative working conditions that workers faced in factories during the early stages of industrialization.
Reason (R): They wanted new machinery to be installed in factories:
- The reason provided in the assertion is not accurate. The formation of trade unions was not primarily driven by a desire for new machinery to be installed in factories.
- The main concerns of workers during this time were related to their working conditions, wages, and hours of work.
- Workers sought to improve their living and working conditions, which were often unsafe, unsanitary, and inhumane.
- They also aimed to secure better wages and reduce the long working hours that were prevalent in factories.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while the assertion (A) is true and workers in England and Germany did begin forming associations (trade unions), the reason (R) provided is incorrect. The formation of these associations was primarily driven by workers' demands for better working conditions, higher wages, and shorter working hours, rather than a desire for new machinery to be installed in factories. Hence, option 'C' is the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Workers in England and Germany began forming associati...
2.Assertion (A): Workers were a divided social group. Some had strong links withthe villages from
which they came.
Reason (R): Workers were divided by skill.
In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
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