Child Labor Industrial Revolution

What was a common risk for factory workers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Risk of death or injury

• Safe working conditions

• Winning a lottery

• High wages

What was a common outcome for workers injured in factories?

• Received an apology

• Were replaced immediately

• Got a promotion

• Received compensation

What was the frequency of boiler explosions in factories?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Once a year

• Every four days

What was a major cause of death in mines?

• Flooding

• Lack of oxygen

• Explosions due to flammable gases

• Falling rocks

Why did families migrate to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

• For education

• In search of work

• For better healthcare

• For vacation

How were children employed in factories?

• As managers

• As visitors

• Under harsh conditions

• In safe environments

What did Jane Adams do?

• Invented a machine

• Raised issue of child labor

• Wrote a book

• Became a factory owner

Why were children preferred for certain factory jobs?

• Because of their education

• Both B and C

• Due to their small size

• They were cheaper

What did the Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800 do?

• Improved workers' rights

• Made unionization illegal

• Increased wages

• Decreased working hours

What was the fate of the Luddites?

• They became wealthy

• They were hanged for their actions

• They were ignored

• They were celebrated