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This act stops children under nine from working in factories and limits those aged nine to sixteen to 72 hours. This allowed children to have more of an education.
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It was founded by abolitionists in Britain. Their goal was to eliminate slavery, including slave trade. They fought for equal rights.
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Broadened the range of legitament marriage partners, regardless of religion and ceremony.
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Gives mother limited rights in her children and right to petition for co-guardianship. This changed dramatically the way that custody of the children after divorce was granted.
