Ten Hours Act of 1847

Factory Act of 1833: This was an earlier law that restricted child labor, limiting working hours and setting minimum age requirements for factory workers.

Industrial Revolution: A period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840 when major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on socioeconomic conditions in Britain.

Trade Unions: These are organizations formed by workers from related fields that work collectively for better wages, working conditions, and worker rights. They played a key role in advocating for laws like the Ten Hours Act.