Which of the following charecterizes child labor in the 1800s

The correct answer is: Children performed physical labor for long hours each day.

Explanation:

Children from poor families often helped their families by working in factories. In the 1800s, almost two-thirds of factory workers in England and Scotland were children, who were forced to work for extended shifts in terrible conditions and they were paid 10% or 20% of the total salary of an adult man. Children between 11 and 18 years old worked approximately 12 hours per day.

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.