Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution

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How young did some children begin to work during the Industrial Revolution?

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4 years old

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Government regulations during the Industrial Revolution protected children in what ways?

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There were no regulations.

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True or False: Children who worked were kept safe and away from dangerous machinery.

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False

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What law was passed in 1938 to help protect workers and prevent child labor?

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Fair Labor Standards Act

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Did children make a lot of money for their work?

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No, they were paid little.

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Which of the following was a typical job worked by children?
Breaking up coal, Chimney sweeps, Selling newspapers, Working on machines.

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All of the above.

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True or False: Child labor was fairly common during the Industrial Revolution.

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True

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What was the main reason that businesses liked to hire children? Options: They were strong, They were educated, They worked fast, They worked for low wages, All of the above

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They worked for low wages

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What happened to many girls who worked in matchstick factories?

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They lost their teeth.

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True or False: Over 50% of workers in some British factories were under the age of 14 in the early 1800s.

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True