Factory conditions were so bad because they didn't have the technology nor the knowledge we have today to run a decent factory. the owners were concerned about profits then a worker's safety. and since workers rights weren't written at the time, the owners got to treat the workers howecer they pleased.
Free trade agreements
The goal of both NAFTA and the EU is to create free trade between the countries of their given continent.
Free trade means no tariffs on imported goods and the ability of corporations to move their products from country to country with no penalty. For NAFTA, Canada, the US, and Mexico can freely trade across the borders and tariffs will not be imposed under the treaty.
Answer:
Because some didn't want to lose their profits.
Explanation:
Some knew the pain of the Africans while some with their selfish desire didn't want to let go