Workers in British factories suffered for all EXCEPT which of the following reasons?
a. Commodities became somewhat cheaper to buy.
b. Workdays often extended to twelve or more hours a day.
c. Severe pollution became commonplace.
d. Clocks and bells could be manipulated to cheat workers of their own time.
e. Workers often received very low wages.
Answer: a. Commodities became somewhat cheaper to buy.
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