Child Labor Laws In the United States

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________________was founded in 1904, to push for laws to regulate child labor and educate the public about its dangers.

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National Child Labor Committee

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What were some of the dangers children faced while working during the Industrial Revolution?

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Long working hours and low pay, Unsafe working conditions and industrial accidents, Lack of education and illness.

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When was the Fair Labor Standards Act passed?

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1938

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How was Camella Teoli injured in 1909?

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Her hair was caught in a machine and a portion of her scalp was torn off

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Factories where employers locked workers in during the day to keep them from stealing goods or taking breaks were called

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sweatshops