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Why were children often preferred over adults in the workforce during the Industrial Revolution?
Why were children often preferred over adults in the workforce during the Industrial Revolution?
In which of the following industries did children commonly work during the Industrial Revolution?
In which of the following industries did children commonly work during the Industrial Revolution?
What was one consequence of long working hours for children during this period?
What was one consequence of long working hours for children during this period?
What did many opponents of child labor laws argue?
What did many opponents of child labor laws argue?
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What significant change occurred regarding child labor laws by the late 1800s?
What significant change occurred regarding child labor laws by the late 1800s?
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How did the working environment of children affect their education?
How did the working environment of children affect their education?
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What age group was commonly involved in seasonal work in canneries?
What age group was commonly involved in seasonal work in canneries?
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What type of working conditions were children exposed to during the Industrial Revolution?
What type of working conditions were children exposed to during the Industrial Revolution?
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What was one of the main challenges in enforcing child labor laws?
What was one of the main challenges in enforcing child labor laws?
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Which group took the initiative to form unions in response to their working conditions?
Which group took the initiative to form unions in response to their working conditions?
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What was a significant motivation for children to seek employment despite the risks?
What was a significant motivation for children to seek employment despite the risks?
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What was the main objective of the National Child Labor Committee formed in 1904?
What was the main objective of the National Child Labor Committee formed in 1904?
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What was the situation of living conditions for many child laborers?
What was the situation of living conditions for many child laborers?
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Which age requirement was established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?
Which age requirement was established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?
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What role did Lewis W. Hine play in the context of child labor?
What role did Lewis W. Hine play in the context of child labor?
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What was a common characteristic of children working in agriculture during the early 20th century?
What was a common characteristic of children working in agriculture during the early 20th century?
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Study Notes
Child Labor During the Industrial Revolution
- Many children worked in factories, mines, agriculture, and other industries during the Industrial Revolution in the US
- Children were often preferred over adults due to lower wages
- Children worked long hours in unsafe conditions
- Children were often not permitted an education
- Working conditions were dangerous, leading to injuries and illnesses
- Children in coal mines faced crushing and breaking fingers
- Some children worked 14 hours a day underground
- Some very young children (3-4 years old) worked as helpers, often unpaid
- Laws regulating child labor were passed in the late 1800s, but enforcement was sometimes difficult and ignored by employers
- Some children lied about their age to get jobs
- Children worked in dangerous conditions
- Families needed the income from children's work sometimes to survive
- The working children usually worked long hours
- Laws tried to control child labor, but were not always enforced.
Child Labor Reform Efforts
- Child labor was a major concern in the early 20th century, and reform efforts started
- Unions and organizations like the National Child Labor Committee worked to improve conditions through legislation and public awareness
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (1938) established minimum age requirements and restrictions on child labor to provide safer working conditions
- Photography played a crucial role in exposing the conditions and plight of working children in the early 20th century
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Explore the harsh realities of child labor in the Industrial Revolution. This quiz delves into the reasons children worked in factories and mines, the dangers they faced, and the laws that aimed to protect them. Test your knowledge about this critical historical issue and its impact on society.
