Flashcard on Industrialization and Child Labor

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What is industrialization?

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The process of developing industries in a country or region, often leading to increased production and economic growth.

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What is child labor?

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The employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, education, and potential.

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What does 'exploitative' mean?

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Unfair and abusive treatment, often in the context of labor.

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What are reformers?

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Individuals or groups who advocate for changes to improve social conditions, such as labor laws.

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What is the significance of laws protecting children from labor?

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These laws aim to prevent child exploitation and ensure children's rights to education and a safe environment.

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What is a similarity between child labor in the 19th century and today?

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Both are driven by the economic needs of families.

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What role did factories play in child labor during industrialization?

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Factories relied heavily on child workers to increase production and reduce labor costs.

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What is the main idea of reformers' efforts against child labor?

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Reformers successfully passed laws to end child labor.

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Why is poverty a factor in child labor?

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Families in poverty may rely on their children's income to survive, leading to child labor.

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What is the impact of legal protections on child labor?

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Legal protections are effective but require additional solutions to fully address the issue.