What kinds of production demanded seasonal labour in Britain?

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Steel and iron

Cotton and textiles

Handmade goods

Bookbinders and printers

answer is D.

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The kinds of products that demanded seasonal labour were bookbinders and printers in Britain.
There was a huge demand for books during the Christmas season, requiring an extra workforce before December. The demand for workers in many industries, including bookbinders and printers, was seasonal. There was a massive demand for workers during the cold months to work in gas works and breweries. Poor peasants and vagrants travelled long distances and relocated to cities searching for jobs. Although there were plenty of labourers, their wages were low. Industries and factories preferred human labour because it was comparatively cheaper than investing colossal capital in setting up machinery. After the busy season, workers had to look for odd jobs, such as digging utility holes.

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