To keep profits high what did factory owners do during the industrial revolution

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Explanation:

Factory owners kept workers on rigid schedules. Until the early 1900's, child labor existed and wedges were little in comparison to those paid to adults. In addition, during the industrial revolution, factory owners did not need skilled workers anymore. To operate the machines in the factory or finish a product, they used the division of labor, which allowed to have more finished goods with a lower cost, and with an increase in profit.

They tried to mass produce things and paid top dollar for skilled workers.

Explanation:

I learned it in Social Studies Class.

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