Conditions for miners
A) improved rapidly through a variety of technological advances.
B) were not the subject of government regulation.
C) resulted in significant health problems.
D) posed few physical dangers to workers, unlike factory conditions.
E) all of the above

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Mining conditions were notorious for causing health problems such as lung disease and black lung due to exposure to dust and other harmful particles in mines. While technological advances did improve conditions to some extent, it did not completely eliminate the health risks associated with mining. Government regulation did eventually play a role in improving conditions, but initially miners were left without protections. While mining may have posed different physical dangers than factory work, it was still a dangerous profession. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Conditions for Miners