Women's Rights and Childhood in the Late 19th Century

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What was the main goal of the women's suffrage movement?

To abolish child labor

To gain equal pay with men

To promote the temperance movement

To gain the right to vote (correct)

What was a common experience for children in factories during the late 1800s?

Working 10-hour days, 6 days a week (correct)

Working 4-hour days, 3 days a week

Enjoying safe working conditions

Receiving high wages and benefits

What was the main reason for the creation of separate courts for children?

To punish children more harshly

To recognize children as young adults

To educate children about the law

To provide a more suitable environment for juvenile cases (correct)

What was the primary purpose of labor unions in the past?

To negotiate better wages and working conditions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the lower cost of production due to mechanization?

Some individuals were able to become wealthy. Signup and view all the answers

What was a new area of employment for women during the Industrial Revolution?

Working in factories. Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the new forms of transportation available during the Industrial Revolution?

Cities spread out and became more decentralized. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What was a challenge for poorer farmers during the Industrial Revolution?

They had financial difficulty in keeping up with the costs of machines. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the depopulation of rural areas during the Industrial Revolution?

There was a struggle for jobs in cities. Signup and view all the answers

What was the punishment for workers who joined a union in the late 1800s?

Firing and blacklisting Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the London Streetcar Strike?

To achieve higher pay and shorter work hours Signup and view all the answers

How did the general public support the striking workers in the London Streetcar Strike?

Through a boycott of the streetcar company Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the London Streetcar Strike?

The strike was ultimately unsuccessful Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the government to the growing number of strikes across the country?

They sent in troops to control the situation Signup and view all the answers

What type of organizations were formed to improve the lives of children during the late 1800s?

Child labor laws and reform societies Signup and view all the answers