Napoleon Bonaparte was the French ruler
Ten Hours Act of 1847- This set a 10 hour working day for women and for children younger than 18. Since this included most workers, factory owners extended this to everyone.
Factory Act of 1802-Shortened work hours and Improved conditions for children working in cotton mills
It would be John Locke, because the founding fathers believed in preserving the natural rights of man.
So we would have rights as Americans .