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What major reform is Robert Owen known for introducing at New Lanark?

AInvention of the spinning jenny

BReducing working hours and improving worker welfare

CBuilding the first railway

DAbolition of slavery

Answer:

B. Reducing working hours and improving worker welfare

Read Explanation:

Robert Owen (1771–1858)

  • Born: 14 May 1771, Newton, England

  • Died: 17 November 1858

Personal Background :

  • Robert Owen was born into a poor family.

  • He started working in a factory at the age of nine.

  • He later married Caroline Dale, the daughter of a mill owner.

  • On 1 January 1800, he took over management of the New Lanark Mill in Glasgow.

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