Child Labor During the Industrial Revolution

What was the main problem with child labor during the Industrial Revolution in the United States?

• Children were working long hours for little pay in unsafe conditions.

• Children were not allowed to work at all.

• Children were paid higher wages than adults.

• Children were only employed in agriculture.

What was the purpose of the National Child Labor Committee formed in 1904?

• To achieve federal child labor legislation and provide mandatory education.

• To increase wages for child workers.

• To promote child labor as beneficial for economic growth.

• To organize strikes for better working conditions.

What was the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 primarily aimed at?

• Setting a minimum age of sixteen for full-time work.

• Allowing children to work in agriculture.

• Increasing wages for child workers.

• Prohibiting children from working in mines.

Why did some children lie about their ages during the Industrial Revolution?

• To secure jobs and help their families survive.

• To avoid mandatory education.

• To work in agriculture.

• To join unions and organize strikes.

What was the ptoblem with child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were not working at all.

• Children were paid high wages.

• Children were being exploited and taken advantage of.

• Children were given proper education.

In which industries did children work during the Industrial Revolution?

• Healthcare and Medicine

• Finance and Banking

• Technology and IT

• Manufacturing and Production

Why were children often preferred employees over adults during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children were more reliable

• Children could be employed at a cheaper rate

• Children were stronger and more skilled

• Children were more educated

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

• Long working hours and low pay

• Lack of education and illness

• Unsafe working conditions and industrial accidents

• All of the above

How many hours a day did children usually work in the mills during the Industrial Revolution?

• 11-12 hours

• 15-16 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 13-14 hours

When did all states pass some form of education requirement legislation?

• 1938

• 1918

• 1912

• Never