Child Labor During the Industrial Revolution

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

• Children were not working at all

• Children were being exploited and taken advantage of

• Children were paid high wages

• 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 were stronger and more skilled

• Children could be employed at a cheaper rate

• Children were more educated

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

• Long working hours and low pay

• Unsafe working conditions and industrial accidents

• Lack of education and illness

• All of the above

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

• 11-12 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 15-16 hours

• 13-14 hours

What was the main goal of the National Child Labor Committee?

• To achieve federal child labor legislation

• To improve working conditions for adults

• To provide free education for all children

• To organize strikes and protests

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

• 1938

• 1912

• 1918

• 1904

Who took photographs of child laborers during the early 20th century?

• Lewis W. Hine

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

When was the Fair Labor Standards Act passed?

• 1945

• 1938

• 1912

• 1908

What was the minimum age for children to work full-time hours according to the Fair Labor Standards Act?

• 16 years

• 14 years

• 12 years

• 18 years