Monopolies and Child Labor

What were the working conditions like in many factories during the late 1800s?

• Safe and well-maintained

• Overcrowded and unsafe

• Clean and comfortable

• Highly regulated and monitored

What were some of the dangers faced by workers in factories and mines?

• Excessive breaks and low wages

• Clean air and water supply

• Safe working conditions

• Long hours and unsafe environments

What negative impacts did industrialization have on city infrastructure?

• Improved air quality and sanitation

• Affordable goods and services

• Foul air and polluted waterways

• Equal distribution of wealth

What were sweatshops and what were the working conditions like in them?

• Factories with high wages and good working conditions

• Factories with low wages and unsafe working conditions

• Factories with regulated working hours and fair treatment

• Factories with comfortable working environments

What did Lewis Hine's photographs reveal about child labor?

• Children working in safe and regulated environments

• Children working in well-paid jobs

• Children working in dangerous and exploitative conditions

• Children working in educational settings

What was the purpose of the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC)?

• To promote child labor and its benefits

• To advocate for stricter child labor laws

• To support the growth of industries employing child labor

• To provide education and healthcare for child laborers

What was the maximum number of hours children under the age of 14 were allowed to work?

• 8 hours a day

• 10 hours a day

• 12 hours a day

• 14 hours a day

How long did it take for national laws to be put into effect to address child labor?

• Less than 10 years

• Around 20 years

• Around 30 years

• More than 40 years

What was the impact of injuries in the dangerous mills and factories?

• Injuries were rare and well-managed

• Injuries were non-existent

• Injuries were an everyday occurrence

• Injuries were minimal and easily preventable

A product or business with only one seller who can control the price and availability

• Monopoly

• Trust

• Business

• Shareholder