18 Questions
What was the main goal of the women's suffrage movement?
To gain the right to vote
What was a common experience for children in factories during the late 1800s?
Working 10-hour days, 6 days a week
What was the main reason for the creation of separate courts for children?
To provide a more suitable environment for juvenile cases
What was the primary purpose of labor unions in the past?
To negotiate better wages and working conditions
What was a result of the lack of labor laws and regulations during the late 1800s?
Exploitation of workers, including low wages and long hours
What was a major difficulty faced by workers in factories during the late 1800s?
Surviving on low wages and dealing with fines for breaking rules
What was a consequence of the lower cost of production due to mechanization?
Some individuals were able to become wealthy.
What was a new area of employment for women during the Industrial Revolution?
Working in factories.
What was a result of the new forms of transportation available during the Industrial Revolution?
Cities spread out and became more decentralized.
What was an unintended consequence of the new bicycle design for women?
They gained a sense of independence and were able to wear less restrictive clothing.
What was a challenge for poorer farmers during the Industrial Revolution?
They had financial difficulty in keeping up with the costs of machines.
What was a consequence of the depopulation of rural areas during the Industrial Revolution?
There was a struggle for jobs in cities.
What was the punishment for workers who joined a union in the late 1800s?
Firing and blacklisting
What was the primary goal of the London Streetcar Strike?
To achieve higher pay and shorter work hours
How did the general public support the striking workers in the London Streetcar Strike?
Through a boycott of the streetcar company
What was the outcome of the London Streetcar Strike?
The strike was ultimately unsuccessful
What was the response of the government to the growing number of strikes across the country?
They sent in troops to control the situation
What type of organizations were formed to improve the lives of children during the late 1800s?
Child labor laws and reform societies
Explore the struggles of women to gain suffrage and their involvement in the temperance movement. Discover how they resisted patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes. Learn about the changing view of childhood and the importance of education.
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